Cost Controller (m/f/d)

At DQS, you apply your skills where they truly make a difference. As part of our forward-looking team, you support companies in building trust, enhancing performance, and advancing safety, sustainability, and compliance across industries. Through value-adding audits and globally recognized certifications, we help turn standards into progress and compliance into opportunities.

Do you have extensive experience in cost control and want to ensure transparency and control in a dynamic environment? Then join our Controlling team as a Cost Controller and make a significant contribution to the company's cost control and profitability. In this role, you will be responsible for cost center and SG& A controlling as well as selected business projects for the three German DQS companies and serve as the business contact at the second management level.

Your Responsibilities

• Responsibility for SG&A cost center controlling for the three German DQS companies

• Conducting budget, forecast, and variance analyses as part of the SSC monthly closings

• Point of contact for personnel controlling, including headcount and personnel cost analyses

• Responsibility for sales commissions, including calculation of commissionable sales

• Establishment and monitoring of auditor provisions

• Implementation of capex controlling and management of depreciation (AfA)

• Intercompany settlements and cost allocations within the DQS Group

• Documentation, analysis, and optimization of commercial processes

• Collaboration on cost optimization and efficiency projects

• Travel cost controlling and conducting ad hoc analyses for management and departments

Your Profile

• A completed degree in business administration, ideally with a focus on controlling or finance

• At least 2 years of professional experience in controlling

• Solid knowledge of cost center, personnel, and investment controlling

• Accounting experience (particularly HGB) is a plus

• Very proficient in MS Excel, ERP systems, and Power BI

• Excellent German language skills and good English language skills

• Structured, analytical, and independent work style

• Ability to work in a team and strong communication skills

Unleash your full potential with us. You can expect an attractive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.

• A diverse and open-minded team
• Flexible working at a modern workplace
• The option to work remotely on a part-time basis
• Career development opportunities - nationally and internationally
• Engaging training and development programs
• Structured and supportive onboarding
• Transparent communication and regular feedback
• An international environment with exciting projects

Sounds interesting? It is. Let's talk. We look forward to receiving applications.