Accounting Team Lead - Berlin, Deutschland - GotPhoto

Beschreibung

About :

Our mission is to digitalize the people photography industry.

Since 2012, our journey has been filled with an entrepreneurial spirit, witnessing countless success stories that prove our sustainable business model works and is profitable.

We're building a tight-knit ecosystem where everyone can thrive - including you Join our team of 170+ talented individuals and be part of our journey to empower photographers like never before


The Role:


Your mission:

GotPhoto is looking for an enthusiastic Accounting Team Lead to join our Finance Team in Berlin to ensure our international operation is sustainable and compliant with local regulations.

Our business is growing and so is our team: we will have around 200 employees, distributed over 5 countries, by the end of 2024.

As we grow and expand, we recognize the need for a dedicated Team Lead for our Accounting Team to join us and work with our CFO to improve and streamline our reporting capabilities.

This role will act as a coach and mentor to our accounting crew, providing expert advice and guidance while being hands-on.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor a team of 4 accounting professionals, providing guidance, support, and constructive feedback to ensure the team's productivity and professional growth.
• Oversee and support the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, in compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to develop tax strategies that optimize the company's tax position while ensuring compliance with local, national, and international tax laws.
• Collaborate closely with other departments, such as finance, operations, legal, sales, and engineering to support crossfunctional initiatives and resolve issues that impact financial performance or compliance.
• Lead or participate in special projects as assigned by the CFO, such as system implementations, process improvements, or strategic initiatives, leveraging accounting expertise to drive successful outcomes.

We are looking for:

- +5 years of experience in accounting for software companies

• Excellent understanding of German accounting principles (HGB)
• Excellent understanding of German tax law (KSt, GewSt, USt)
• Fluency in German
• Experience with US accounting principles (US-Gaap) is a big plus
• Leadership experience is a plus

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The Perks:

• Unlimited paid holiday and flexible sick leave
• Your wellbeing and personal life are important: We now also offer paid medical leave and a paid parently leave policy
• Make use of our remote work policy and work 2 months abroad from a different country
• Subsidized fitness membership through ClassPass
• Development & learning opportunities through regular checkins with your team lead, team exchanges, and development reviews
• Education budget, that allows you to grow professionally and explore new ideas

A Final Word:

**We work as one team. Wherever you come from. However, you identify. We believe in equal opportunities.