Senior Accountant / Lead Accounting
Senior Accountant / Lead Accounting
n8n
n8n is an innovative open workflow orchestration platform that empowers technical teams to automate processes efficiently. The company, founded in 2019, has rapidly grown to over 160 employees and has a strong community of developers. They are seeking a Senior Accountant to take ownership of their accounting operations, ensuring compliance and scalability as the company continues to grow.
Qualification
- Proven experience in accounting, preferably in a fast-paced or startup environment.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including HGB.
- Experience with financial reporting and compliance in an international context.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in accounting software and tools.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Responsibility
- Lead the insourcing of accounting activities to build an internal, scalable accounting foundation.
- Own the full accounting cycle — from AP/AR to GL, assets, accruals, and deferrals — ensuring fast, accurate monthly closes.
- Prepare monthly and annual financial statements under HGB and coordinate with tax advisors on filings, audits, and statutory reporting.
- Oversee vendor payments, bank reconciliations, and financial control checks to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Review employee reimbursements and partner with People Ops and payroll provider to ensure correct, timely payroll.
- Maintain short- and mid-term cash visibility and support ongoing treasury forecasting.
- Contribute to consolidation and reporting across international entities with consistent accounting treatment.
- Develop and document intercompany processes, including cross-charges and transfer-pricing workflows.
- Support multi-currency operations through accurate FX accounting and reporting.
- Coordinate VAT/GST filings across jurisdictions and maintain audit-ready compliance documentation.
