Senior Director, Accounting & Controlling

About the role

This senior leadership position is based in Germany and reports to the Finance leadership team. You will lead a global accounting function in a fast‑growing, technology‑driven company, shaping the future of finance operations through automation and AI‑enabled tools.

Key responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end accounting engine, including month‑end close, financial reporting, internal controls, policies and compliance.
• Build and scale a global accounting operating model across people, processes, systems and international entities, including payroll and treasury.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on revenue recognition, commissions, equity, payroll, intercompany transactions, foreign exchange and policy interpretation.
• Partner with commercial and operational teams to develop practical accounting solutions that support growth while managing risk.
• Hire, mentor and develop a distributed accounting team, fostering accountability and professional growth.
• Drive finance transformation by identifying automation opportunities, implementing AI‑enabled solutions and improving workflows.
• Strengthen the control environment with a focus on SOX readiness and support strategic initiatives such as fundraising, M&A and IPO preparation.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, payroll providers and other strategic partners.

Required profile

• 6+ years of experience leading accounting, controlling or finance operations in complex, multi‑entity, global environments.
• Strong technical accounting background covering revenue, commissions, equity, payroll, intercompany structures and financial policies.
• Experience in high‑growth software, SaaS or technology companies with recurring revenue models.
• Proven ability to lead through others and drive large‑scale transformation initiatives.

Required skills

• Technical accounting expertise (revenue recognition, equity, payroll, intercompany, foreign exchange).
• Automation and AI‑enabled finance tools.
• SOX readiness and internal control frameworks.