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About the role
Close the books cleanly An Accounting Manager keeps the financial close under control and makes sure the numbers are consistent, traceable and ready for review. They own the daily accounting flow, guide the team, and keep the general ledger aligned with reporting needs.
- Monthly, quarterly and year-end close
- General ledger review and account reconciliations
- Accounts payable and receivable oversight
- Journal entries, accruals and provisions
- Balance sheet support and audit preparation
What they handle A strong Accounting Manager works across operational accounting and control. They often step in when a company needs structure after growth, during a system change, or while a permanent role is open.
- Statutory reporting and management reports
- VAT and other local tax-related accounting tasks
- Process checks, approvals and documentation
- Coordination with auditors, controllers and tax advisors
- Team leadership in day-to-day accounting work
Skills that matter The best Accounting Managers combine accuracy with clear communication. They understand how entries affect the balance sheet, how closing deadlines are built, and how to keep work moving when multiple departments depend on finance.
- Deep accounting and bookkeeping knowledge
- Strong Excel skills and report logic
- Confidence with SAP, DATEV, Navision or similar ERP systems
- Practical knowledge of internal controls and audit trails
- Calm handling of deadlines and follow-up questions
When companies hire one Companies usually bring in a freelance Accounting Manager when they need immediate support and focused ownership. That can be during leave cover, a backlog in closing, a merger, an ERP rollout, or a period with limited internal capacity. In Germany, this role is especially useful for international groups, growing mid-sized companies and finance teams that need someone who can work with German reporting expectations while coordinating smoothly in English.
What sets strong profiles apart A strong Accounting Manager does more than post entries. They spot process gaps, document decisions clearly, and make sure month-end tasks do not depend on one person alone. Titles like Finance Manager, Head of Accounting or Accounting Lead often point to similar work, but the best fit depends on scope and responsibility. They should be able to explain how they improve close quality, reduce corrections, and keep the team aligned without creating extra overhead.
Typical project results Freelance Accounting Managers are often brought in for a clear outcome. The work may include stabilising the close, cleaning up reconciliations, taking over a ledger after a reorganisation, or preparing finance for audit and system migration. When the assignment is done well, the accounting function runs with fewer surprises, cleaner handovers and better documentation for both internal stakeholders and external reviewers.
Meet FRATCH Accounting Managers
Mubashar Ali
Interim Accounting Manager
Last position:
Interim Accounting Manager at JOSEPH DRESSELHAUS GmbH
- Report to the head of accounting/finance/controlling and handle ad hoc requirements from all accounting and finance departments in SAP 4, including advance payments, payment plans, master data updates, and intercompany reconciliation
- Manage payment regulators such as Nordwest and Eurobaustoff & EDE reconciliation, AVIS reconciliation, travel expense approvals and reconciliation with credit card statements, factoring reconciliation, payment blocks, etc.
- Support the annual audit and insolvency reporting
Ilka Schmidt
Interim Financial Accounting Manager
Last position:
Interim Financial Accounting Manager at Eppendorf Group SE & Co. KG
- Financial accounting / general ledger
- VAT
- EC sales list reports
- Z4 reports
- Z5a reports
- Intercompany reconciliations
Dieter Krist
Manager Accounting
Last position:
Manager Accounting at Aurelius Wachstumskapital SE & Co. KG
- Responsibility and operational tasks for the financial accounting including monthly closing for Aurelius Wachstumskapital SE & Co. KG and various holding companies of the Aurelius Group
- Support in consolidation
- Systems: DATEV
Martin Kenfack-Ninseko
Accounting Manager
Last position:
Accounting Manager at AGFA GmbH
- Setting up and leading the shared service center
- Material Ledger
- Provisions for pension and retirement bookings
- Analysis of forecast and actual costs
- Provisions and accruals
- Sales analysis
- Transfer price calculation
- IFRS and HGB closing activities
- Deferred tax calculation and VAT return
- Consolidation
- Reporting
- Contact person for commercial and tax auditors
Dirk Bannier
Accounting Manager
Last position:
Accounting Manager at Technology company in the sports sector
- Responsible for preparing annual HGB financial statements, including notes and management report
- Responsible for overall closing coordination
- Coordinating tax returns
Ella Ivanusec
Freelancer - Accounting & Controlling
Last position:
Accounts Receivable Accountant at Serrala Group
- Invoice creation in S4 Hana
- Backlog processing
- Support for dunning
Jan Bergmann
Interim Manager Accounting
Last position:
Interim Manager Accounting at Self-employed
Peters Sillie
Accounting Product Manager
Last position:
Accounting Product Manager
- Partner with developers through the development process; incorporate user feedback
- Work with Relationship Management and Product Marketing to define deployment strategy
- Manage the Accounting Sign-Off/ Approval Process throughout the project’s lifecycle
- Lead virtual product team to create tangible prototypes that show business benefits
- Create alignment amongst internal and external stakeholders
- Lead as a Product Manager for Aladdin Accounting capabilities
- Familiarity with upstream investment book of records workflows and processes is a plus
Christopher Kindler
Senior Accounting Manager | Founder
Last position:
Founder at Black Zero Accounting
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Accounting Managers statistics
Typical experience
21 years
Average project duration
2.7 years
Certifications per freelancer
2
Top business areas
Accounting, Finance, Audit
Top industries
Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Automotive
Most common languages
German, English, French
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
50%
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Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Accounting Manager usually takes ownership of core accounting operations, close activities and review work. The assignment often includes reconciliations, journal approvals, reporting support and coordination with auditors or the finance team. In many cases, the freelancer also helps document processes so the work can continue smoothly after the project ends.
Look for strong accounting fundamentals, clear understanding of the balance sheet and solid system skills. A good Accounting Manager should be confident in ERP tools such as SAP or DATEV and able to keep deadlines under control. Communication matters too, because the role often sits between finance, operations and external advisors.
An Accounting Manager focuses more on the accounting process itself: postings, reconciliations, close, controls and statutory readiness. A Financial Controller is usually more focused on analysis, planning and business steering. In some companies the titles overlap, but the day-to-day work is often different.
A freelance Accounting Manager is a good fit when the need is urgent, temporary or project-based. Common cases include parental leave cover, backlog recovery, audit preparation, ERP changeovers or a restructuring phase. It is also a practical choice when you need senior accounting support before deciding on a permanent role.
Many tasks for an Accounting Manager can be handled remotely, especially close work, reconciliation reviews and reporting support. On-site time can still help when the role needs close team coordination, access to paper-based records or direct work with local finance stakeholders in Germany. The best setup depends on the process, the system landscape and the level of handover needed.
If the close keeps slipping, reconciliations are piling up, or audit questions take too long to answer, it is time to look for help. A Accounting Manager can also be valuable when knowledge is tied to one person, approvals are unclear, or your team is handling a system migration at the same time as day-to-day work. These are signs that added structure would reduce risk.
Searchers often use Head of Accounting, Finance Manager, Accounting Lead or Senior Accountant for similar profiles. The right title depends on whether you need hands-on accounting execution, team leadership or broader finance oversight. A strong brief is more useful than relying on the title alone.
Ask for examples of close cycles, reconciliation cleanup, audit support and process improvements. A strong Accounting Manager can explain not just what they did, but how they kept controls intact and made the work easier for the team. Clear, specific answers are usually a better sign than polished general claims.
The average hourly rate for Accounting Managers in Germany is 102 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 813 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Accounting Managers in Germany, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers working as Accounting Managers in Germany have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Accounting Managers in Germany are German (100%), English (89%), and French (22%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Accounting Managers in Germany are Professional Services (78%), Banking and Finance (67%), and Automotive (56%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Accounting Managers in Germany are Accounting (100%), Finance (89%), and Audit (56%).
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