Dorothée Weides - Interim Management

Q: Where is Dorothée based?

Dorothée is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Dorothée speak?

Dorothée speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Dorothée have?

Dorothée has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Dorothée has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 7 months . Note that Dorothée may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Dorothée's latest experience?

Dorothée's most recent position is Interim Management at Dorothée Weides – StB & Consulting .

Q: What companies has Dorothée worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dorothée has worked for Dorothée Weides – StB & Consulting and Vistra GmbH & Co. KG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft .

Q: Which industries is Dorothée most experienced in?

Dorothée is most experienced in industries like Professional Services and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Dorothée most experienced in?

Dorothée is most experienced in business areas like Accounting , Audit , and Finance . Dorothée also has some experience in Strategy and Human Resources .

Q: Which industries has Dorothée worked in recently?

Dorothée has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Dorothée worked in recently?

Dorothée has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Human Resources .

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Munich, Germany

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Experience

Jul 2021 - Present

4 years 11 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Management

Dorothée Weides – StB & Consulting

Interim management – management level including personnel responsibility
Change management – process optimization & digitalization
Analyzing and optimizing internal accounting processes (finance & cross-departmental finance processes)
Support in M&A transactions and due diligence
Establishing reporting systems (finance & controlling)
Consulting on accounting-related issues
Business administration consulting
Conducting recruitment processes (including redefining job descriptions and postings)
Staff management and development

Apr 2020 - Jul 2021

1 year 4 months

Munich, Germany

Director (ppa.)

Vistra GmbH & Co. KG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

Operational management of the corporate services division at the Munich office
Establishing and managing the international expansion services division (part of corporate services) at the Munich office
Comprehensive support for international clients on compliance matters (incorporation/registration advice, annual financial statement preparation, IFRS/US GAAP to HGB reconciliation, bookkeeping, cost accounting, payroll accounting)
Advising on accounting issues under commercial and tax law as well as international accounting standards
Support during tax audits and assistance with tax litigation proceedings
Optimizing and defining collaboration with the shared service center in India
Process optimizations – analyzing existing internal processes, defining and implementing new optimized processes with a focus on efficiency and digitalization
Professional and disciplinary leadership of up to 20 staff

Apr 2014 - Jun 2019

5 years 3 months

Senior Manager (ppa.)

PKF Industrie- und Verkehrstreuhand Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

Business solutions – international expansion services / national compliance
Consulting on process optimizations and digitalization
Transaction advisory (due diligence; carve-out)
Accounting-related consulting and implementation of new accounting standards
Leading audits of individual and consolidated financial statements
Building and managing the business solutions division
Speaker engagements (internal/external)
Leadership and budget responsibility for 5 staff

Oct 2009 - Feb 2014

4 years 5 months

Manager (ppa.)

Ernst & Young GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

Leading audits of individual and consolidated financial statements for capital market-oriented and publicly listed companies
Preparing and overseeing audit plans, time and fee budgets, audit reports, and management letters
Applying German and international valuation standards
Reviewing interim and quarterly financial statements
Supporting initial public offerings and bond issuances
Preparing proposals and fee agreements
Leadership responsibility for up to 15 staff
Identifying and approaching new client relationships and markets

Feb 2007 - Sep 2009

2 years 8 months

Senior (StBin)

Ernst & Young GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

Leading audits of individual and consolidated financial statements for capital market-oriented and publicly listed companies

Oct 2003 - Jan 2007

3 years 4 months

Audit Assistant

Sonntag & Partner GbR

Statutory audits of annual financial statements
Preparation of annual financial statements and tax returns
Tax planning advice

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services and Banking and Finance.

Professional Services

Banking and Finance

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Accounting, Audit, Finance, Human Resources, and Strategy.

Accounting

Audit

Finance

Human Resources

Strategy

Summary

Interim Manager | Auditor | Tax Advisor Specializes in finance transformation, interim leadership, accounting & controlling, M&A support, and international compliance management.

I support companies in challenging phases: scaling, restructuring, transactions, or transition situations in the finance area. With extensive experience from leading audit firms (EY, PKF) as well as managing international corporate services units, I bring deep operational finance know-how, modern process expertise, and a clear, empathetic leadership style.

What you can expect from me Finance Leadership (interim / fractional CFO level)

Leading finance teams and maintaining stable finance operations during transition phases. Building and enhancing reporting, controlling, and accounting structures.

Finance transformation & digitalization

Analyzing and optimizing complex finance processes (national & international). Implementing new accounting and compliance standards.

M&A and transaction support

Due diligence support, carve-outs, and post-merger integration. Preparing and harmonizing financial statements (HGB, IFRS, US GAAP).

Global compliance & expansion

Establishing and managing international compliance & expansion services, including collaboration with global shared-service centers.

Strengths & working style

Strategic, structured, assertive Empathetic, clear leadership High execution speed Strong change and digitalization experience Confident handling of complex stakeholder structures

Qualifications

Auditor Tax Advisor Diploma in Business Administration (Univ.) Languages: German, English Tools: SAP, Navision, DATEV, Lucanet, MS Office

Skills

Interim Management – Management Level Including Personnel Responsibility
Change Management – Process Optimizations & Digitalization – Analyzing And Optimizing Internal Accounting Processes (Finance & Cross-Departmental Finance Processes)
Support In M&A Transactions And Due Diligence
Establishing Reporting Systems (Finance & Controlling)
Consulting On Accounting-Related Issues
Business Administration Consulting
Conducting Recruitment Processes (Including Redefining Job Descriptions And Postings)
Staff Management And Development
Operational Management Of The Corporate Services Division
Establishing And Managing The International Expansion Services Division
Comprehensive Support For International Clients On Compliance Matters (Incorporation/Registration Advice, Annual Financial Statement Preparation, Ifrs/Us Gaap To Hgb Reconciliation, Bookkeeping, Cost Accounting, Payroll Accounting)
Advising On Accounting Issues Under Commercial And Tax Law As Well As International Accounting Standards
Support During Tax Audits
Assistance With Tax Litigation Proceedings
Optimizing And Defining Collaboration With Shared Service Centers
Process Optimizations – Analyzing Existing Internal Processes, Defining And Implementing New Optimized Processes With A Focus On Efficiency And Digitalization
Professional And Disciplinary Leadership Of Staff
Strategic Vision
Solution- And Execution Strength
Clear Decision-Making Ability
Empathetic Leadership
Structured Way Of Working
Change Management Experience
Accounting Under Hgb
Tax Law (De)
Ifrs
Us Gaap
Ms Office
Sap R/3
Navision
Datev
Lucanet

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1998 - Sep 2003

University of Augsburg

Diploma in Business Administration (Univ.) · Augsburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Auditor

Tax Advisor

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Professional Services 21.5 y

Avg length 3 y 7 m

Longest experience 5 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Management, Director (ppa.), Senior Manager (ppa.)

Main industries Professional Services, Banking and Finance

Main business areas Accounting, Audit, Finance

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

February 2026

Last Update

March 2026

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Where is Dorothée based?

Dorothée is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Dorothée speak?

Dorothée speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Dorothée have?

Dorothée has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Dorothée has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 7 months. Note that Dorothée may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Dorothée be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Dorothée would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Management, Director (ppa.), Senior Manager (ppa.).

What is Dorothée's latest experience?

Dorothée's most recent position is Interim Management at Dorothée Weides – StB & Consulting.

What companies has Dorothée worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dorothée has worked for Dorothée Weides – StB & Consulting and Vistra GmbH & Co. KG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft.

Which industries is Dorothée most experienced in?

Dorothée is most experienced in industries like Professional Services and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Dorothée most experienced in?

Dorothée is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Audit, and Finance. Dorothée also has some experience in Strategy and Human Resources.

Which industries has Dorothée worked in recently?

Dorothée has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Dorothée worked in recently?

Dorothée has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources.

What is Dorothée's education?

Dorothée holds a Master from University of Augsburg.

Does Dorothée have any certificates?

Dorothée has 2 certificates. These include: Auditor and Tax Advisor.

What is the availability of Dorothée?

Dorothée is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Dorothée?

Dorothée's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.