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Leo Moritz ZipfelLM

Leo Moritz Zipfel

Interim Manager | Wirtschaftsprüfer | Advisor

€1,600/day
München, DE
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Leo Moritz

As an independent auditor (Wirtschaftsprüfer) with a Master's degree in Accounting & Taxation, I offer clients tailored auditing and accounting related consulting services. My expertise is built upon extensive experience at a Big Four firm in Germany and the US.

My background spans diverse industries such as General Manufacturing, Retail, and Software. I bring long-standing experience in the audit of (consolidated) financial statements according to IFRS and German GAAP, alongside providing accounting-related advisory services for both SMEs and PIEs.

Beyond the numbers | Professionally strong. Personally connected. Positive spirits:

I view myself as a true partner to my clients, committed to effectively engaging and involving the entire team. This approach ensures projects are driven forward collaboratively and purposefully, recognizing that genuine momentum stems from collective alignment. Since every project and team is unique, I find it crucial to thoroughly grasp its dynamics and the individual needs of each client, believing that genuine enjoyment and a positive spirit in our collaboration are key to achieving truly outstanding results.

Open and transparent communication is key to effectively addressing concerns, needs, and wishes. Recognizing that progress rarely moves in a straight line, agility is central. Managing the uncertainty inherent in every project and navigating turbulent times is my commitment—so you can focus on growing your business behind the numbers.
  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Can work on-site
München (up to 50km), Stuttgart (up to 50km), Hamburg (up to 50km), Köln (up to 50km), Frankfurt am Main (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Leo Zipfel Wirtschaftsprüfung,
    Independent Auditor | Business Advisor | Financial Expert
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    June 2025 - Today (1 year and 1 month)
    70 Stuttgart, Germany
    As an independent auditor (Wirtschaftsprüfer) with a Master's degree in Accounting & Taxation, I offer clients tailored auditing and consulting services. My expertise is built upon extensive experience at a Big Four firm in Germany and the US.

    My background spans diverse industries such as General Manufacturing, Retail, and Software. I bring long-standing experience in the audit of (consolidated) financial statements according to IFRS and German GAAP, alongside providing accounting-related advisory services for both SMEs and PIEs.

    I offer a comprehensive range of services, including:

    • Statutory and Voluntary Audits: Annual and consolidated financial statements, and reporting packages (IFRS, US-GAAP).
    • Financial Statement Preparation: Annual and consolidated financial statements.
    • Complex Transaction Opinions: Expert opinions on complex business transactions.
    • Restructuring Services: Support for corporate restructuring initiatives.
    • Interim Management: Interim management roles in accounting.
    • New Standards & Special Projects: Implementation of new accounting standards and support for various special projects.
    • Special Audits: Formation, incorporation, restructuring, reorganization, and insolvency audits.
    • Compliance Audits: Such as those required by § 53 Haushaltsgrundsätzegesetz.
    • Profitability & Liquidity Planning: Strategic financial forecasting.
    • M&A Advisory: Mergers & Acquisitions consulting.
    • Company Valuation: Professional business valuations.
    • Operational Optimization: Business process optimization and organization.
    • Sustainability Reporting Support: Assistance with ESG and sustainability reporting.
    IFRS Audit New Accounting Standards & Special Projects HGB Jahresabschlusserstellung
  • KPMG LLP,
    Senior Manager, Audit
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    September 2022 - May 2025 (2 years and 9 months)
    New York, NY, USA
    • Led international engagement teams with up to 8 members and management responsibility, serving 7 different clients with a managed volume of $1.4 million
    • Member of the German Practice and German Corridor in New York
    Financial statements HGB IFRS Audit Abschlussprüfung
  • KPMG AG,
    (Senior) Manager, Audit Corporate
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    November 2017 - September 2022 (4 years and 10 months)
    70 Stuttgart, Germany
    • Audit of stand-alone and consolidated financial statements (HGB and IFRS) as engagement Manager
    • Leading of engagement teams up to 7 members
    • Member of the KPMG Emerging Leaders Program
    HGB Audit IFRS Accounting Jahreabschluss

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Education

  • Wirtschaftprüfer examination (professional examination)
    Chamber of Public Accountants
    Wirtschaftprüfer examination (professional examination)
  • M.Sc. Business Administration
    Mannheim Business School
    2021
    M.Sc. Business Administration

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