What it's all about

The Team:
We’re building a finance function that is accurate, reliable, and ready to scale. As our business continues to grow, strong financial operations are essential to supporting smart decisions, sustainable growth, and long-term success.

This is a team for people who take pride in getting the details right while never losing sight of the bigger picture. We value ownership, collaboration, and a proactive mindset. If you enjoy creating structure, improving processes, and making a measurable impact, you’ll feel right at home here.

Your Role:
As our Finance Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening and shaping our accounting operations in Germany. You’ll help evaluate our current setup, identify opportunities for improvement, and lead the successful transition of accounting activities in-house.

This is more than a traditional accounting role. It’s an opportunity to combine technical expertise with strategic thinking, helping build a finance function that supports a growing international business. Your work will directly influence accounting quality, reporting accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Monitor and execute payment transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Take responsibility of the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB.
• Take ownership of the accounting processes of Jobleads and help bring them in-house.
• Work closely with external tax advisors on tax-related matters, including VAT compliance.
• Evaluate existing accounting processes and identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Ensure high-quality accounting standards and timely delivery of financial reporting.
• Support multi-entity accounting activities and be responsible for the consolidation of all three entities.
• Book accounting transactions independently while providing oversight and guidance when required.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business in both German and English.
• Help establish scalable processes and controls that support future growth.
• During your first three months, assess the current accounting landscape, identify key challenges and opportunities, and develop a clear roadmap for successfully insourcing accounting operations.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure alignment and a smooth transition.
• Within your first six months, lead the successful insourcing of accounting activities for the German entity and assume ownership of day-to-day accounting operations.
• Implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and scalability as the business continues to grow.

What You'll Need:

• 8+ years of professional experience in accounting or financial accounting.
• Strong knowledge of HGB and German tax regulations.
• Fluency in German and English.
• Experience working with multiple entities and/or consolidation processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• A structured, reliable, and independent approach to work.
• Strong communication skills with an analytical and solution-oriented mindset.

Nice If You Have:

• Knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience with DATEV Unternehmen Online.
• Experience with NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP systems.
• Experience in a digital, international, or fast-growing business environment.
• The ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Experience leading accounting process improvements or accounting insourcing projects.

What You Can Expect On Board:

• Fully remote work - collaborate with us from wherever you do your best work.
• Flexible hours designed to support both productivity and personal balance.
• The freedom to choose your preferred equipment so you can work comfortably and effectively.
• Competitive compensation aligned with your expertise and impact.
• A diverse, supportive team culture that values openness, collaboration, and fresh ideas.
• Opportunities for professional growth through learning resources, training, and conference support.
• The chance to build technology that genuinely improves the lives of job seekers around the world.
• Memorable team experiences, from EU meetups to our annual company summer getaway.
• The excitement of a startup mindset combined with the stability of a well-established company.
• A role with clear ownership and visible business impact, where your expertise will help shape the future of our finance function.
• Close collaboration with international colleagues, external advisors, and key business stakeholders.
• The opportunity to lead meaningful change, including the successful insourcing of accounting operations for the German entity.

If you’re an experienced finance professional who enjoys combining hands-on accounting expertise with process improvement and strategic ownership, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us and help build a finance function that enables growth, drives operational excellence, and supports a mission that makes a real difference for job seekers around the world. We’re looking for someone who is excited to take ownership, challenge the status quo, and leave a lasting impact on how finance operates within our organization.