Accounting & Finance Operations Associate

n8n is a workflow automation platform that uniquely combines AI capabilities with business process automation. We give technical teams the flexibility of code with the speed of nocode, backed by a passionate community of builders. With 500+ integrations and faircode principles, were revolutionizing how businesses connect their systems and processes.

We were founded end of 2019 and currently:

• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 We’re a diverse team of + 120 talented people

• 🚀 Our annual recurring revenue is growing over 7x yearoveryear

• ⭐️ With +118k GitHub stars, we are in the top 50 most popular projects of all time on Github

• 🍾 We were the 25th fastest growing startup last year and 4th BtoB SaaS Rising 100 this year in Europe according to Sifted

• 🌱 We were Sequoias first seed investment in Germany, and most recently secured our $60M Series B (February 25, led by Highland)

• 🌟 Your main goal will be to ensure accurate, timely, and scalable accounting operations that support n8n’s hypergrowth while improving financial compliance and decisionmaking.

  To do so, here are your responsibilities:

  Accounting & Financial Reporting

  • Organize and execute preparatory bookkeeping for payables, receivables, and asset accounting

  • Coordinate and own monthly closings and annual financial statements, with or without external tax office support

  • Potentially insource accounting processes and implement efficient internal procedures

  • Invoicing & Dunning

    • Prepare and send accurate, salesenabled customer invoices

    • Monitor payment statuses and manage the dunning process

    • Reimbursements, Payroll & Payments

      • Review and approve employee reimbursement requests

      • Coordinate payroll with our external provider and internal People Ops

      • Prepare and execute weekly payment runs

      • Strategic Projects & Automation

        • Set up and implement scalable accounting processes for international expansion

        • Automate finance and accounting workflows to enhance operational efficiency

        • Support documentation and continuous improvement of finance operations

        • REQUIREMENTS

          Musthaves

          • 🎓 Experience in Accounting: You bring 5+ years in accounting, including 3+ years in a highgrowth tech or B2B SaaS company

          • 🔨 Accounting Tools Proficiency: You have handson experience with systems like Datev, NetSuite, Odoo, and modern APAR tools (e.g. Moss, Payhawk, Ramp)

          • 🔢 German GAAP & Tax Law: You possess solid knowledge of HGB and German tax regulations

          • 📊 Process Improvement Mindset: You identify and implement process enhancements with autonomy

          • 📝 Communication Skills: Youre confident communicating clearly across levels and functions in English

          • 🔍 DetailOriented & Reliable: Youre known for your precision and reliability in financial operations

          • Nicetohaves

            • 🎓 Educational Background: Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, or certified training (e.g. Tax Clerk)

            • 💼 Audit or Firm Experience: Youve worked at an accounting or audit firm

            • 🇬🇩 German Language Skills: Basic fluency in German is a plus

            • 🌐 International Exposure: You understand accounting standards like IFRS or USGAAP and are familiar with financial consolidation

            • ✨ Tech Savvy: Youre eager to explore new tools and automation for improved efficiency

            • 📖 Compliance Experience: Youre familiar with VAT, transfer pricing, and international compliance topics

            • 🚴 Async Work Proficiency: Youre comfortable working in remote, distributed, asyncfirst teams

            • Why join us?

              At n8n, your work won’t disappear into a slide deck. Youll play a key role in building a scalable, techforward finance function from the ground up during our hypergrowth phase. You’ll have ownership from day one, shape our financial operations for scale, and potentially grow into a team lead role in the future. Join a remotefirst, autonomous team that values impact, experimentation, and continuous learning.

              Sound like a challenge you’re excited to take on?

              Apply now — and help us build the future of automation.

              n8n is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

              We can sponsor visas to Germany; for any other country, you need to have existing right to work.

              Our company language is English.

              You care about diversity and inclusion? We do too! Check out our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives at n8n (https:www.notion.son8nDiversityinclusionandbelongingn8nc1bec2fff536422d868b1a438d990e35).

              Location disclaimer: If you see multiple job postings for the same role, it is most likely because were hiring remotely for this role and posting in different locations to make sure every potential candidate can see the role. Please apply to the location youre the most likely to work from in the future.

              Benefits

              • Competitive compensation 💸 – We offer fair and attractive pay.

              • Ownership 💪 – Our core value is to “empower others,” and we mean it—you’ll get a slice of n8n with equity.

              • Worklife balance 🏖️ – We work hard but ensure you have time to recharge:

                • Europe: 30 days of vacation, plus public holidays wherever you are.

                • US: 15 vacation days, 8 sick days, plus public holidays wherever you are.

                • • Health & wellness 🩺 –

                    • Europe: We provide benefits according to local country norms.*

                    • US: Comprehensive medical (PPO 1200), dental, and vision plans.

                    • • Future planning 💰 –

                        • Europe: We provide pension contributions according to local country norms.*

                        • US: 401(k) retirement plan.

                        • • Financial security 🛡️ –

                            • Europe: We provide benefits according to local country norms.*

                            • US: Shortterm & longterm disability insurance, life & AD&D coverage, and additional hospital coverage.

                            • • Career growth 📈 – We hire rising stars who grow with us! You’ll get €1K (or equivalent) per year to spend on courses, books, events, or coaching to level up your skills.

                              • A passionate team 🤩 – We love our product, and we prove it with regular hackathons where we see who can build the coolest thing with it!

                              • Remotefirst 🌏 – Our team works remotely across Europe, with regular offsites for team bonding. Some roles, like sales in the US, are hybrid—please check the job description.

                              • Giving back 🤝 – Were big fans of open source, and youll get $100 per month to support projects you care about.

                              • Transparency 🙏 – We all know what everyone’s working on, how the company is doing—the whole shebang.

                              • An ambitious but kind culture 😍 – People love working here—our eNPS for 2024 is 94!

                              • * Countryspecific details are provided in your contract.