Accountant & Financial Controller (T1 VC-backed) Mobility Stealth Startup

Stealth Start-up (Mobility, Berlin)

Job Location:

Berlin - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were a stealth Tier-1 VC-backed mobility start-up thats rewriting how vehicle inspection centers are built and operated. With a proven expansion blueprint and a clear M&A strategy well triple revenue next year. Our founders - serial entrepreneurs whove raised >USD 80m from top-tier US investors and just closed another strong Seed round - are pushing hard into new geographies.

Now we need top 0.1% builders. People who bring rigour ownership and urgency to every number on the page. If that sounds like you - read on.

Tasks

Youll own the financial backbone of a fast-scaling ops-heavy company. Every month you close every report you produce and every process you build will directly support our 3x revenue trajectory. Full ownership from day one.

Accounting & Process Build-Out: Take ownership of our bookkeeping and accounting infrastructure - build it right then make it faster.
Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly and annual financial statements for the parent entity and subsidiaries including consolidation support.
Cash & Liquidity: Monitor cashflow daily and feed into liquidity planning to keep the machine running.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external partners (tax advisors auditors banks) to keep everything tight.
Digitisation: Lead the charge on automating and improving financial controls and workflows.

No two months will look the same. One week youre closing the books the next youre stress-testing our runway assumptions or structuring a new subsidiary. Youll operate with direct access to decisions - no waiting for approvals.

Requirements

23 years of hands-on experience in accounting or finance - youve closed books and built reports not just watched others do it.
Solid grasp of accounting principles (HGB/IFRS) and financial reporting.
Experience in a fast-paced environment - start-up VC PE or consulting background is a strong plus.
Sharp analytical mind and obsessive attention to detail.
Proactive self-directed and comfortable operating in ambiguity.
Fully fluent in German is a must (C2); strong English for cross-functional work.

Benefits

Our Offer: Small HQ team high intensity and big outcomes. Youll move fast and work directly with founders who trust you to deliver.

Huge End-to-End Ownership: Shape the financial foundation of a fast-scaling platform from its earliest days.
Accelerated Career Growth: First-hand exposure to scaling a high-growth ops-heavy start-up - a solid launchpad for future CFO or founding roles. Flat hierarchies direct decision paths.
Prime Location: Work from our central Berlin Mitte office (Rosenthaler Platz).
High-Intensity Start-up Experience: Our non-remote culture runs from 8:30am. Bias for action in a revenue-driven start-up with substantial traction and profitability at the core.
Top-Notch Product: NPS scores >90 (B2B and B2C) and Google ratings consistently between 4.8 and 5.0 stars.
Direct Work w/ Founders: No middle management no waiting for approval.
Strong Compensation: Competitive base VSOP equity package.

Hiring Process

Intro Chat: 30-minute call with Sebastian (Chief of Staff) to align on goals and context.
Case Study: Take-home case to assess role fit.
Founder Chat: 30-min interview with the CEO to align on mission.
Team Lunch: Culture fit over a meal with the team.