(Senior) Accounting Manager, trawa

• 5–7 years accounting experience in Big Four (Audit/Consulting) and/or scale-ups — you've mastered HGB financial statements, managed full-cycle close, and coordinated annual audits. Bilanzbuchhalter (IHK), CPA, ACCA, or similar certifications are a big plus
• DATEV expert (REWE & DUO); Modern ERP experience is a plus
• Tech-forward mindset: Excel power user with curiosity for workflow automation and AI tools (ChatGPT, Langdock, n8n, Zapier)
• Business partner mindset: You make accounting complexity simple for non-finance stakeholders
• Leadership-ready: Excited to lead your first team member and grow into a leadership role
• Business fluent in English; German business level or willingness to reach it quickly (we support you with language training)
• Don't match everything? Apply anyway — we value drive, curiosity, and potential

Desirable

• Our mission for you: Build the accounting foundation of a hypergrowth energy-tech scale-up from the ground up. Your work will ensure audit readiness, enable our Series B fundraising, and create the financial infrastructure that supports our ambitious growth journey. You'll own end-to-end accounting operations, transition us from external to in-house accounting, and build scalable processes that grow with us
• The challenge: This isn't about maintaining existing processes — it's about creating them. You'll establish scalable accounting infrastructure while navigating complex energy market transactions, multi-stakeholder structures, and regulatory requirements. It's fast-paced, hands-on, and requires both precision and pragmatism
• The opportunity: If you love building, scaling, and growing with a company, this is your role. Grow from hands-on operator to Accounting Lead, build your team, and develop the skills that prepare you for Finance Leadership positions
• Build Audit-Ready Accounting Infrastructure
• Own monthly and annual financial close under HGB — ensure accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness
• Prepare financial statements independently and coordinate tax compliance with external advisors
• Navigate complex energy market transactions and deliver clean audits
• Strategic Finance Projects
• You're hands-on and strategic — you build the foundation, then help scale & expand into new markets
• Build our in-house accounting function from scratch — transition key processes from external providers to internal operations
• Be part of big finance IT transformations such as ERP & other finance tools
• Bridge Accounting & Business Operations
• Serve as primary contact for auditors, external bookkeeping, and tax advisors
• Translate complex accounting topics into clear business language for Founders and leadership
• Partner with RevOps, Sales, and Tech teams to ensure financial data integrity
• Build & Lead Your Team
• Lead your first team member within 3 months
• Define team structure, roles, and create a culture of ownership and continuous improvement