Head of Accounting
The Customization Group
Head of Accounting (Riga)
Take operational ownership of accounting for a growing international group: single accounts under German GAAP, consolidated accounts under German GAAP and IFRS, and the consolidation across all entities. You lead an established team and work closely with the VP Finance.
● Riga, Latvia ● Full-time · Finance ● Hybrid · 4 days office
As Head of Accounting you take operational ownership of accounting for the group — final responsibility sits with the VP Finance, whom you work with closely.
You own the single accounts under German GAAP for the German entities and the consolidated accounts under German GAAP and IFRS. You run consolidation across the whole group and keep the books for the domestic (German) subsidiaries. For the foreign subsidiaries you act as a sparring partner and support to the local finance teams — their bookkeeping stays with them, the group-wide standards sit with you.
We are The Customization Group, a global leader in mass customization that leverages AI and automation to revolutionize the personalized-products industry. We manufacture up to 2.5 million unique products daily, reaching millions of customers through 20+ own online shops and 1,000+ partner stores, with a diverse team of 700+ professionals from 40+ nationalities across Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
In a nutshell: Deliver the closes on time and clean, keep consolidation and the subsidiaries under control, and lead the team — close to the VP Finance, auditors, and tax advisors.
At a glance
Location: Riga, Latvia · Hybrid · 4 days office, 1 remote
Team & reporting: Accounting · 6 people · Reports to: VP Finance
Scope: Single accounts HGB · Group accounts German GAAP/IFRS · Consolidation · Subsidiaries
Experience: 7+ years
Compensation: €6,000 – €8,000 · gross/month
Start: As soon as possible
What you'll do
The work
Ordered by share of time, largest first.
→ Own the accounts. Single accounts under German GAAP for the German entities and the consolidated accounts under German GAAP and IFRS.
→ Consolidate & steer subsidiaries. Bookkeeping for the domestic (German) subsidiaries, plus consolidation and intercompany across the group; for the foreign subsidiaries, a sparring partner and support to the local teams, and the owner of group-wide standards.
→ Lead the team. Professional and disciplinary leadership and development of the accounting team.
→ Hit the deadlines. Reliable monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.
→ Be the point of contact. First contact for auditors, tax advisors, banks, and authorities.
→ Improve the processes. Develop and automate accounting processes and systems.
What you bring
Skills and experience — behaviors are in the fit section below.
Must have
→ Degree in finance or accounting, or a qualified accountant certification
→ At least 7 years' experience in accounting, including relevant leadership experience.
→ Proven experience in group consolidation.
→ Experience supporting multiple entities in a group context.
→ Excellent written and spoken English.
Nice to have
→ German language skills — a strong plus given the German GAAP and German-entity scope.
→ Confident with an ERP System like Microsoft Dynamics / Navision.
→ In-depth IFRS knowledge in group reporting.
→ Experience with process automation in accounting.
Why this role, now
What you get to build — not what we demand.
Group
German GAAP and IFRS in one hand
Single accounts and a consolidated close under both standards, plus consolidation across a growing group — demanding and highly visible.
HGBIFRSConsolidation
Systems
Shape it, don't administer it
Processes and systems aren't set in stone. You have the mandate to automate and to set things up more cleanly.
MS Dynamics / Navision Processes
Proximity
A direct line to the VP Finance
No layers in between. You execute operationally and align directly with the VP Finance — short paths, fast decisions.
VP Finance Auditors
Team
Inherit a team that works
You're not inheriting chaos — a functioning team you develop and give clear standards to.
Leadership 9 locations
Is this you?
Sounds like you?
→ You deliver closes on time and clean, even when it gets tight.
→ IFRS in group reporting is familiar territory.
→ You lead a team without micromanaging.
→ You enjoy working closely with the VP Finance, auditors, and tax advisors.
Probably not a fit if…
→ you want final authority over the accounts rather than operational responsibility under a VP Finance.
→ you'd want to keep the foreign subsidiaries' books yourself — the local teams do that.
→ you're after a pure group-HQ role with no hands-on day-to-day.
→ working on systems and processes annoys you more than it appeals.
Compensation & benefits
Compensation
€6,000 – €8,000
gross/month
We publish the number up front, so pay isn't a negotiation tax. Ask us anything about it in the first call.
→ International teams — globally spread colleagues
→ Hybrid working — 4 days office, 1 from home
→ Private health insurance — package after probation
→ Additional leave — on special occasions
→ Breakfast, lunch & snacks — variety in the office
→ AI-first workplace — build with modern tech
→ Learning & growth — experience for your development
→ Team & company events — connect with colleagues
How we hire
1
Application. A CV is enough — no cover letter needed. (With Talent Acquisition · Day 0 · async)
2
Recruiter call. Role, expectations, and the salary band — openly. (With Recruiting · 30-45 min)
3
Chief of Staff. A deeper conversation on how you lead accounting and work across the group. (Interview)
4
Meet the CEO. Alignment on mandate, expectations, and how we'd work together. ( · Final)
Ready to apply?
No cover letter needed. If you like, answer a question or two — optional in the form, and just as welcome in the first call.
→ Describe a consolidated or annual close you owned. Which bookkeeping standards, how many entities, and the biggest hurdle? ~3 sentences.
→ Tell us about an accounting process you improved noticeably. What was it before, and after? ~3 sentences.
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