3defacto was founded in 2000 as a startup providing engineering services. Today, the owner-managed company employs 80 permanent staff members. 3defacto designs and builds exceptional machinery and equipment, consistently bearing the label “Made in Germany.”
In addition to two locations in Germany, 3defacto operates a sales subsidiary in the United States.

Strong financial indicators, such as an equity ratio of over 40%, equity capital of one million euros, and a values-based management approach—form the foundation of our success.
As part of the planned succession due to the retirement of our long-standing Head of Finance and HR, we are seeking a strong, empathetic, trustworthy, and highly reliable leader who is prepared to take full responsibility for this area.

The company is subject to statutory auditing requirements, meaning that, in addition to tax advisory services and external payroll accounting, several external interfaces are involved. Key administrative processes have already been automated using AI tools, and the implementation of a process-optimized accounting system is forthcoming.

Together with a strong team and a structured onboarding process, 3defacto offers an excellent start, combining a high level of enjoyment with a strong culture of appreciation.

Your Responsibilities

• Accounting and Financial Processes: Posting ongoing business transactions in the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and banks, as well as allocating transactions to the appropriate cost centers.
• Work in Progress (WIP) Valuation: Determining and valuing work in progress as part of the monthly closing process.
• Payment Processing: Preparing and executing payment runs and monitoring payment transactions.
• Bank Guarantees: Processing and managing bank guarantees as well as coordinating with banks and internal stakeholders.
• Monthly Closings and Tax Reporting: Assisting in the preparation of monthly financial statements, including EC Sales List (ESL) and VAT advance returns.
• Process Optimization: Actively contributing to the continuous improvement of accounting processes and procedures.
• Internal Collaboration: Close coordination with the Head of Finance, the management team, and external tax advisors.

Your Profile

• Qualifications: Completed commercial vocational training, for example as a tax clerk, industrial clerk, or in a comparable field.
• Further Education: Ideally complemented by additional qualifications such as Certified Accountant, Certified Tax Specialist, or a comparable qualification.
• Experience: Several years of experience in accounting within a medium-sized company and experience with cost center accounting.
• Software Skills: Ideally experienced with the Diamant financial accounting software.
• Additional Knowledge (advantageous): Knowledge of international accounting standards, particularly US GAAP, as well as experience with additional reporting such as Intrastat.
• Language Skills: Good communication skills in German and ideally proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Working Style: Structured, careful, and independent way of working, with enthusiasm for collaborating across different departments.

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