Senior Fund Controller, Earlybird
VC focused on European tech companies
Open for applications
VC focused on European tech companies
101-200 employees
Open for applications
101-200 employees
Company mission
To offer its portfolio companies not only financial resources but also strategic support plus access to an international network and capital markets.
Role
Who you are
- Strong aptitude for learning, communication, and quick concept grasping
- Demonstrated precision, conscientiousness, and proactive work ethic
- Proficiency MS Office, Fundrbird and Vestberry knowledge is considered an asset
- Native German, and effective English communication
- Preferably experience in credit, asset-backed securities, consumer loans, or securitizations
- Project management in a fast-paced company, aiming to implement new tools
- Drive the implementation of new software with enthusiasm and energy
- You bring an academic background in business or finance with additional auditing certifications, 2-4 years of experience in "Big 4" firms or similar, and previous auditing experience in private market funds (PE/VC)
What the job involves
- Budgeting, liquidity planning, treasury, public authority management, investment controlling, valuation, investor reporting, financial modeling, and day-to-day fund accounting operations under the guidance of the VP Finance
- Managing accounts payable and general ledger accounting for investment funds
- Preparing, compiling, and verifying external investor and regulatory reports
- Participating in financial audits, preparing annual financial statements, and optimizing process workflows
- Conducting special analyses and projects, presenting detailed findings for management review
- Any other ad hoc tasks as assigned related to Fund management
Our take
Earlybird is a venture capital firm with over 20 years of experience in the space. It backs early-stage European technology companies, providing financial support and strategic advice throughout their subsequent growth and development.
As with many VCs nowadays, the firm has stated its commitment to not only pursue financial returns but also contribute to positive change in society and help fight the climate crisis. Its portfolio spans a great number of industries from Real Estate to Quantum Computing, and includes over 150 companies. Most recently, it closed its second healthcare-focused fund which will be deployed in biopharma and medtech companies.
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Company
Company benefits
- A dynamic team with flat hierarchies
- The opportunity to actively shape your career as well as personal development opportunities
- High independence
- A varied and challenging work environment
- Established company with over 20 years of venture capital experience
Company values
- We place great value on honest, respectful and at the same time, friendly interactions with one another
- Working for us should be fun - as it is for all of us!
Company HQ
Mitte, Berlin, Germany
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Leadership
Dr. Hendrik Brandis
(Partner)Board Member at Aiven, B2X Care Solutions, MyDataModels and four other companies. Began their career as an R&D engineer then was a Partner at McKinsey & Company for 6 years before founding Earlybird.
Dr. Christian Nagel
(Partner)Began their career at McKinsey & Company as a Project Manager, then was Managing Director at SMB Industrieholding for 3.5 years before founding Earlybird.
Roland Manger
(Partner)Board Member at Codasip, Anari AI, TheUberCloud and Minit Process Mining. Began their career as a Consultant, then worked as Director of Marketing and Business Development at Cybernet before founding Earlybird.
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