VP Accounting & Tax

Summary

Join our team as a Director/VP of Accounting & Tax, reporting to the Group CFO. You will lead and develop the accounting and tax teams, developing the strategy and scaling the function. Oversee all group-wide accounting and tax matters, ensuring compliance and optimizing processes. Responsibilities include financial statement preparation, audit oversight, tax compliance, and managing external consultants. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of senior leadership experience in accounting, and strong strategic thinking and communication skills. Fluency in German and English is required.

Requirements

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Economics or a related field
• You bring at least 5 years of senior leadership experience in accounting, ideally in a venture capital, private equity environment or fast-paced scale-up environment
• You are a strategic thinker who’s also hands-on, driven by innovation, automation, and compliance
• You excel at connecting stakeholders, storytelling, presentation, and negotiation
• You possess high business acumen and tech-savviness, with experience advising C-level executives and boards
• You are fluent in German and English

Responsibilities

• Report to and spare with the Group CFO; lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and tax teams
• Develop the strategy for and scale the accounting & tax function
• Drive team engagement and scalability through target and KPI settings
• Oversee general and sub-ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation (P&L, balance sheets, cash flows) in line with applicable accounting standards
• Optimize closing cycles through continuous improvement and automation of accounting processes
• Support DD processes and implement accounting consequences of corporate actions, including impairment tests and purchase price allocations
• Ensure compliance with group accounting policies across our entities
• Oversee audits (incl. ESG) and ensure adherence to accounting and tax regulations
• Implement, maintain, and optimize internal control systems and checks
• Maintain group-wide tax compliance, ensuring timely filings (direct/indirect tax)
• Oversee fund transfer pricing, intercompany agreements, and tax audits
• Manage external tax consultants and support international tax compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with finance optimization through AI is a nice-to-have
• You are a certified tax advisor and/or auditor
• Ideally, you have experience with the introduction of ERP systems

Benefits

• Free Urban Sports Club L Pro Membership + Friends and Family Discount: Stay active with free membership, plus discounts for friends and family
• Flexible Work Model: Enjoy a hybrid work setup, balancing on-site and remote work options to fit your lifestyle
• Extended Remote Work Options: Work up to 120 days remotely within the EU, the UK, and Switzerland, including 30 days outside the EU. You’ll also have the option to desk-swap at our other European offices
• WorkOUT Life Balance: Take advantage of 30 days of paid vacation annually, plus two additional days for volunteering, flexible working hours, and complimentary access to our mental health provider Open Up
• Personal Development: Receive an annual budget of €1,000 for professional growth, with regular internal training sessions and weekly German and English language classes
• Engaging Team Culture: Participate in regular team and company events along with wellness initiatives that help you stay productive, healthy, and engaged in a hybrid work environment