Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Build and scale the full finance and admin function, covering accounting, tax compliance, contracts, payroll, and people operations. - Own budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and cost center structuring to support rapid growth and operational clarity. - Set up and manage financial systems, tools, and reporting processes, including month-end close and management reporting. - Lead relationships with external accountants, tax advisors, banks, and legal partners across Germany and international entities. - Implement internal policies and workflows for expenses, approvals, and financial governance. - Support leadership with financial analysis, scenario planning, and operational decision-making.
- Lead all accounting operations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with IFRS/GAAP and local regulations. - Oversee revenue recognition, accruals, financial documentation, and reporting, providing analysis to support senior management decisions. - Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger processes across global entities. - Ensure compliance with corporate, VAT, and withholding tax requirements, coordinating with auditors and regulatory authorities. - Implement cost optimization initiatives and recover lost revenue, recouping over $200K in the past year. - Develop and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to mitigate risk and improve efficiency. - Coordinate cross-border accounting teams and drive process improvements, including automation, to streamline workflows and reporting.
- Manage day-to-day financial operations for US and German entities, including accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, and financial reporting. - Ensure compliance with US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and German accounting standards and relevant tax regulations in both countries. - Support the preparation of tax filings and audits. - Handle billing processes and review client invoices. - Support financial data integrity and timely and accurate reporting to stakeholders. - Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across departments and geographies to support business initiatives and strategic objectives.
- Specialize in helping individuals and small businesses organize their finances for better clarity and efficiency. - Prepare detailed financial reports that provide valuable insights into financial health and performance. - Craft comprehensive business plans to guide clients in strategic decision-making and growth initiatives. - Guide clients through critical financial decisions, ensuring informed choices that align with their goals. - Dedicated to working closely with clients to achieve their financial goals and ensure the success of their business.
- Enhanced cash flow accuracy by streamlining pay-in and payout processes. - Negotiated agreements, resulting in annual savings of over €500k in payment processing costs. - Led the PayOps team to implement and improve the firm's profitability reporting and digitalization initiatives. - Implemented process enhancements eliminating payout-related errors and improved operational efficiency. - Revamped the T&Cs and multiple magazine contents for better user understanding and compliance.
- Reduced the data extraction time by 83% through machine learning and automation. - Ensured PCI DSS compliance, eliminating data breaches and maintaining trust. - Reduced fraudulent transactions, preserving the conversion rate. - Led monthly accounting reconciliation for at least 97% financial accuracy. - Developed and presented monthly financial reports, supporting precise decision-making for the C-level. - Managed summer intern and mentored summer interns; organized intern training and development schedule.
- Optimized accounts receivable collections, reducing outstanding receivables to 2%. - Resolved 99% of payment disputes, boosting cash flow and customer satisfaction. - Managed cross-border payment operations, cutting currency conversion costs and enhancing compliance with international regulations. - Prepared daily reports handling accounts over 20M€ regarding financial transactions and accounting registers. - Adding automation to service inquiries and administrative tasks cutting required processing times.