BHG Hospitality | Director of Finance (m/w/d)

at  BHG Hospitality GmbH

BHG Hospitality GmbH is a hospitality company dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences across our portfolio of Restaurants, Bars and Cafes in Berlin. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for hospitality, we strive to create memorable moments for our guests and foster a positive work environment for our team members.

REQUIREMENTS

The Director of Finance will lead and be responsible for the whole accounting function of BHG Hospitality GmbH.

• Leverage strong accounting and financial expertise to influence the BHG Hospitality operations, including:
• Develop, document, and enforce policies and procedures.
• Oversee and direct the Accounts Payable function including vendor management, invoice processing, and timely scheduling of payments.
• Oversee all aspects of tax compliance including sales tax, local and other income taxes, etc., with assistance from our external accounting partners.
• Ensure timely filing of all tax returns and payments.
• Effectively support the execution of accounting responsibilities for the business, including, broadly:
• The preparation of the annual business plan and operating budget, forecasting, internal controls, financial analysis, cash management, balance sheet reconciliation, financial reporting, P&L accuracy, capital expenditure budget, etc.
• Help to enhance and educate team on financial accounting skills and accounting best practices, including:
• Ensure compliance with standard and local operating procedures, and local regulations.
• Oversee internal, external, and regulatory audit processes and ensure compliance.
• Ensure that the P&L is accurate, and statements are delivered to appropriate individuals or external partners in a timely manner.
• Effectively manage property working capital and cash flow.
• Experience with cloud-based POS systems, and will be beneficial to quick integration into financial operations.
• Perform other ad hoc tasks or projects as assigned by the Executive leadership team and/or the Managing Director.
• 10+ years of related accounting experience.
• 5+ years leading full-cycle accounting for a private business; ideally experience with high-volume transaction reconciliation.
• Strong knowledge of German accounting standards and regulations.
• Professional accounting designation would be an asset to the role.
• Previous experience managing the relationship of the accounting function with an external accounting partner is necessary.
• Previous experience of being responsible of an audit from the company’s side.
• Compliance oriented.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Proficient in German and English.

At BHG Hospitality GmbH, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where team members are valued and empowered to succeed. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the success of our growing organization.
Diversity & Representation: BHG Hospitality is committed to building and supporting diverse and representative communities, long-term career opportunities and extends Equal Employment Opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

THE ROLE

Our Director of Finance will lead and be responsible for the accounting function of BHG Hospitality and serve as a steward for the accounting process, systems, and controls across the multi-outlet hospitality company based in Berlin. The role will report into the Managing Director and has a functional reporting line to the Morgenroth GmbH CEO. We are looking for an autonomous self-starter who acts as a team player with various stakeholders across the business.
The Director of Finance will develop and maintain the accounting foundations, practices, and discipline required to support the business long-term. Working alongside our external accounting partners, the Director will take responsibility for building the accounting infrastructure needed to ensure a responsible, compliant and sustainable operation scaling toward financial sophistication.

The Director of Finance will lead and be responsible for the whole accounting function of BHG Hospitality GmbH.

• Leverage strong accounting and financial expertise to influence the BHG Hospitality operations, including:
• Develop, document, and enforce policies and procedures.
• Oversee and direct the Accounts Payable function including vendor management, invoice processing, and timely scheduling of payments.
• Oversee all aspects of tax compliance including sales tax, local and other income taxes, etc., with assistance from our external accounting partners.
• Ensure timely filing of all tax returns and payments.
• Effectively support the execution of accounting responsibilities for the business, including, broadly:
• The preparation of the annual business plan and operating budget, forecasting, internal controls, financial analysis, cash management, balance sheet reconciliation, financial reporting, P&L accuracy, capital expenditure budget, etc.
• Help to enhance and educate team on financial accounting skills and accounting best practices, including:
• Ensure compliance with standard and local operating procedures, and local regulations.
• Oversee internal, external, and regulatory audit processes and ensure compliance.
• Ensure that the P&L is accurate, and statements are delivered to appropriate individuals or external partners in a timely manner.
• Effectively manage property working capital and cash flow.
• Experience with cloud-based POS systems, and will be beneficial to quick integration into financial operations.
• Perform other ad hoc tasks or projects as assigned by the Executive leadership team and/or the Managing Director.
• 10+ years of related accounting experience.
• 5+ years leading full-cycle accounting for a private business; ideally experience with high-volume transaction reconciliation.
• Strong knowledge of German accounting standards and regulations.
• Professional accounting designation would be an asset to the role.
• Previous experience managing the relationship of the accounting function with an external accounting partner is necessary.
• Previous experience of being responsible of an audit from the company’s side.
• Compliance oriented.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Proficient in German and English