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About the Role
As Accounting Lead, you will take over the complete accounting of the group and report directly to the CFO. You will be responsible for financial accounting and closing for the dsb and all subsidiary GmbHs, payroll for over 150 people, and the first audited annual financial statements. You will also manage VAT pre-registrations, intercompany transactions, and group reporting, aiming for clean and punctual results. Additionally, you will transition accounting from a tax office in-house within one quarter, build controls, and automate processes. You will lead our bookkeeper and collaborate closely with payroll, financial planning, and the CFO. Your figures will withstand investor scrutiny for the Series B funding round.
Responsibilities
- Complete monthly closing within 10 days.
- Manage financial accounting and closing for dsb and all subsidiary GmbHs.
- Oversee payroll for over 150 employees, including self-processing during peak times and for subsidiaries.
- Lead the company through the first audited annual financial statement process and act as the primary contact for auditors.
- Handle VAT pre-registrations, intercompany transactions, and group reporting accurately and on time.
- Transition accounting from an external tax office to an in-house function within one quarter.
- Establish controls and automate accounting processes.
- Lead the bookkeeper and collaborate with payroll, financial planning, and the CFO.
- Ensure financial data is robust for investor review during Series B.
Requirements
- Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Tax.
- All qualifications necessary to independently manage financial and payroll accounting for multiple companies, both technically and legally (§ 6 Nr. 4 StBerG).
- 3-5 years of experience in a fast-paced environment (start-up, scale-up, and/or auditing firm).
- Experience in preparing annual financial statements according to HGB.
- Experience participating in at least one internal audit.
- Proficiency in payroll accounting, including reporting and special cases.
- Strong knowledge of VAT, DATEV, and Excel.
- Fluent German and confident English language skills.
- Experience in an auditing firm is a plus.
- Experience with multiple companies and corporate groups (Organschaft) is a plus.
- Experience bringing accounting in-house from a tax consultancy is a plus.
Skills
- Financial Accounting
- Closing Procedures
- Payroll Accounting
- Audited Annual Financial Statements
- VAT
- Intercompany Transactions
- Group Reporting
- Process Automation
- Team Leadership
- Collaboration
- Investor Relations
- HGB
- DATEV
- Excel
Location
- Germany
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-5 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Salary/Compensations
- €60,000 - €75,000 gross fixed plus employee participation
Benefits
- Direct reporting line to CFO with short communication paths and real decision-making power.
- Autonomy to build the accounting department as you see fit.
- Opportunity for steep learning curve with Series B, new companies, and a growing team.
- Meaningful work contributing to making German buildings climate-friendly.
- Discounts and extras including BVG ticket, Urban Sports, Wellhub.
About the Company
- We are renovating Germany's building stock and growing faster than our accounting department.
- We are a team of 150+ people, have completed Series A, established initial subsidiaries, prepared our first audited annual financial statement, and are preparing for Series B.
- Starting Q2 2027, we are bringing financial and payroll accounting fully in-house.
- Our mission is to make buildings in Germany climate-friendly.
Equal Opportunity
- In line with the principles of the European Research Council (ERC), we promote equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion.
- We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnic or social origin, nationality, religion or belief, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.
- Selection decisions are made solely on the basis of qualification and suitability.