Taxfix SE

Senior Finance Operations Leader - Accounting (d/f/m)

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2 days ago

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Description

A senior accounting and treasury leadership role at Taxfix in Berlin, leading the Finance Operations team behind the company's multi-country business. The role owns month-end and year-end close, Group and statutory accounting (HGB with IFRS and consolidation), Record-to-Report, treasury and audit readiness across entities in Germany, Spain and the UK. It focuses on building reliable, scalable and well-controlled finance operations, strengthening controls, documentation and pragmatic automation on NetSuite. It requires strong HGB knowledge, close-process ownership and experience leading finance operations teams in an international, multi-entity organisation.

Requirements

  • Significant hands-on experience in accounting or controllership, including ownership of month-end and year-end close
  • Strong knowledge of HGB and practical experience with statutory financial statements
  • Solid understanding of IFRS, consolidation and multi-entity Group reporting
  • Strong operational finance experience across accounting, close, reporting and treasury
  • Experience leading accounting professionals or a small-to-mid-sized Finance Operations team
  • Experience working in an international, multi-entity organisation
  • Strong understanding of internal controls, reconciliations and audit requirements
  • Fluent in German and English

Languages

German
C2 · Fluent
A1A2B1B2C1C2
English
C2 · Fluent
A1A2B1B2C1C2

Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

Free mental health coaching sessions
Monthly flexible allowance for various services
Employee stock options for all employees
30 annual vacation days and flexible working hours
Generous learning budget with internal L&D guidance
Work from abroad for up to six weeks per year
Regular team social events
Free tax declaration filing via the Taxfix app
Dog-friendly office

📍 Life in Berlin

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Population
3.6M
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Quality of Life
8.0
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English Friendly
9.0
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Tech Scene
9.0
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International
10.0
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Public Transport
9.0
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Bikeability
9.0
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Air Quality
6.0
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Green Spaces
7.0
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Car Free
8.0
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About Berlin

  • •Creative and tech hub
  • •Diverse neighborhoods
  • •Excellent public transport
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Climate

  • •Continental climate
  • •Cold winters
  • •Mild summers
  • •Four distinct seasons
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1625 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • •Generally safe
  • •Higher petty crime than Munich
  • •Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare

  • •Good hospital network
  • •Charité is world-renowned
  • •Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
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Culture

  • •World-class museums
  • •Vibrant art scene
  • •Rich history
10.0
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Nightlife

  • •Famous club scene
  • •Diverse nightlife
  • •24/7 culture
10.0
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Recreation

  • •Many parks
  • •Lakes
  • •Tiergarten
  • •Active outdoor scene
8.0
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Cost of Living

  • •More affordable than Munich
  • •Prices rising rapidly
  • •Still cheaper than many European capitals
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1231
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€280
🍽️ Dining out:€16

Europe's leading AI-native financial platform for digital tax filing, operating across Germany, the UK, and Spain. Founded in 2016 in Berlin, Taxfix has facilitated 8+ million tax returns and returned €4.5+ billion in refunds. The mobile-first platform guides users through tax filing via an intuitive Q&A flow or connects them with certified tax advisors through the Expert Service. The Taxfix Group includes three brands — Taxfix, Steuerbot, and TaxScouts (rebranded to Taxfix in September 2025) — serving employees, students, retirees, freelancers, and landlords. Backed by $330M in venture funding and valued at $1B+ since April 2022, the company employs ~400 professionals from 50+ nationalities.

€per year
€20k€250k

Your situation in Germany

The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.

Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.

Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.