Finance & Accounting Manager (Robotics AI)

Location: Hybrid, based on-site at the Stuttgart headquarters, Germany. Home office is available when needed, and an on-site visit in Stuttgart is part of the interview process.

Company

hirify.global builds AI-powered robotics systems that enable robots to sense, reason, and act in warehouses and factories.

What you will do

• Build the finance function from scratch together with the Director Accounting and leadership.
• Own general and sub-ledger accounting and gradually bring bookkeeping in-house from an external provider.
• Run accounts payable, accounts receivable, payments, and working-capital processes.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly closes under HGB and support annual financial statements and the first statutory audit.
• Help define the finance systems setup, including whether Odoo replaces DATEV or initially operates as a subledger.
• Build finance processes and initial automations across the German, US, and Swiss entities while coordinating with tax advisors and auditors.

Requirements

• Solid HGB fundamentals and hands-on DATEV or comparable accounting-system experience.
• Experience with monthly and annual financial closes.
• Analytical, fast-learning, hands-on approach with the ability to build processes from scratch.
• Ability to work independently in ambiguous and rapidly changing conditions and apply rigor where required for closing and audit work.
• Comfort with modern tools, automation, and AI.
• Fluent German and good English.

Nice to have

• Degree in business, finance, or a related field.
• IFRS knowledge.
• Odoo or broader ERP experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Real ownership and direct exposure to the founders while building the finance function.
• Scope and responsibilities grow as hirify.global scales.
• Flexible working hours and home office when needed.
• Wellpass gym membership.
• Motivated team and open company culture.
• Competitive compensation.

Hiring process

• Apply through the careers page with a CV; a few lines explaining interest in the role are welcome.
• Complete a 40-minute technical-fit interview with a live case study, followed by a 40-minute cultural-fit interview.
• Attend an on-site visit in Stuttgart including a founder interview.