Teamlead Accounting & Finance (SaaS)

TL;DR

Teamlead Accounting & Finance (SaaS): Owning financial planning, accounting, and investor reporting for a recruiting software platform with an accent on SaaS metrics, HGB compliance, and financial infrastructure scaling. Focus on driving AI-powered workflows, managing fundraising due diligence, and coaching a finance team to support rapid growth.

Location: Hybrid in Berlin, Germany (Relocation support available)

Salary: 80,000 € – 100,000 € / year

Company

hirify.global is building intuitive recruiting software that helps businesses of all sizes find the right people effortlessly.

What you will do

• Own the financial planning cycle, including budgeting, rolling forecasts, and cash flow planning, translating SaaS metrics into leadership recommendations.
• Lead the accounting function, ensuring financial close, statutory reporting, and HGB compliance.
• Manage board-level financial reporting, KPI packages, and contribute to financing rounds and investor due diligence.
• Implement modern financial tooling and AI-powered workflows to increase team efficiency and quality.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of two Finance & Accounting members.

Requirements

• Proven experience in financial planning within a SaaS or B2B tech environment.
• Hands-on accounting expertise and solid knowledge of German GAAP (HGB).
• Experience owning investor reporting, board decks, and KPI dashboards.
• At least 1 year of people management experience with direct reports.
• Fluent English proficiency.
• Must be based in or able to work in a hybrid setup in Berlin, Germany.

Nice to have

• Experience with due diligence processes for investment rounds or M&A deals.
• Knowledge of Spanish GAAP/SL structures or Swiss GAAP/OR.
• German language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work policy with up to 104 days of remote work per year post-probation.
• Provision of Apple hardware (MacBook).
• Comprehensive relocation support including paperwork, travel, and one month of furnished accommodation.
• Regular team events, brunches, sports activities, and quarterly gatherings in Berlin.
• Fast-paced startup environment with a focus on ownership, efficiency, and challenging the status quo.

Hiring process

• Intro call (~45 min) to assess general match.
• Deep Dive (~45 min) focusing on finance and accounting experience.
• CEO Interview (~45 min) discussing strategy, vision, and cultural fit.
• Onsite Case Study (~90 min) to evaluate problem-solving and meet the team.