Offer summary

Qualifications:

5–8 years of experience in accounting or controlling., Deep knowledge of German GAAP (HGB), VAT, and financial reporting., Experience with DATEV or similar accounting tools., Relevant qualification such as a certified accountant, tax specialist, or degree in Business/Finance/Accounting..

Key responsibilities:

Manage the full accounting process for the German entity using DATEV.

Prepare financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Coordinate with the US finance team and consolidate financial data.

Liaise with tax advisors, auditors, and handle VAT filings.

Job description

Cherry Ventures is supporting our portfolio with this hire

About the Company

We are a fast-scaling telecom startup reinventing how people connect — powered by cutting-edge software, eSIM technology, and a global MVNO network. Backed by top-tier investors, we’re rapidly expanding our footprint across Europe.

We’re now looking for a hands-on Accounting & Financial Controlling Manager to join our small but mighty team. You’ll take full ownership of our finance operations in Germany — and play a key role as we scale across additional EU markets.

What You’ll Do

Run the full accounting process for our German entity using DATEV
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (HGB; IFRS over time)
Manage payment flows, dunning, and liquidity planning
Support budget planning, forecasting, and cost analysis
Coordinate with our US finance team (QuickBooks, US GAAP) and consolidate financial data
Liaise with tax advisors, auditors, and the tax office (including VAT filings)
Build and improve internal finance processes and controls from the ground up

What You Bring

5–8 years of experience in accounting or controlling, ideally in a fast-moving or international environment
Deep knowledge of German GAAP (HGB), VAT, and financial reporting
Experience with DATEV (Unternehmen Online, Rechnungswesen) or similar tools
Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills
Relevant qualification (e.g. certified accountant, tax specialist, or degree in Business/Finance/Accounting)
Full professional fluency in both German and English

Nice to have:

Experience in telecom, tech, startups, or international structures
Familiarity with IFRS, QuickBooks, and/or US GAAP

Why Join

Competitive salary: €50,000–80,000/year, depending on experience
Remote-first setup with flexible hours
High-impact role with real ownership and autonomy
Join an ambitious startup backed by top investors
Flat hierarchies and direct collaboration with the founders
A chance to shape the finance function in a company that’s just getting started

Interested?

Cherry Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

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