Head of Accounting, Tax

📋 Description

• Responsible for statutory accounting and group consolidation within n8n’s global entity framework.

• Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes, enhancing cycle efficiency and establishing scalable closing procedures.

• Manage external audits — cultivating relationships and ensuring audit preparedness throughout the year.

• Ensure tax compliance and coordination across various jurisdictions, collaborating with and challenging external advisors on transfer pricing, VAT, and corporate tax matters.

• Take ownership of ERP systems and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Build and lead a small, high-caliber accounting team.

• Define and develop what an AI-native accounting function entails at n8n, then implement it.

⛳️ Requirements

• This position is for the head of accounting. Your primary expertise lies in statutory accounting, financial reporting, and audit functions.

• Experience in navigating a scaling trajectory.

• You have participated in a finance function during a phase of rapid growth — ideally from Series B to IPO readiness — and have insights into potential pitfalls at each stage of that journey.

• Must be a qualified accountant.

• Possess ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent credentials. Proficiency in HGB alongside IFRS or US GAAP is a significant advantage, especially considering our German entity structure.

• International multi-entity experience is necessary.

• You have overseen statutory reporting across several legal entities and jurisdictions.

• Tax literacy is essential, but you do not need to be a tax expert.

• Demonstrated fluency in AI applications — practical experience is required, theoretical knowledge is not sufficient.

• Team leadership experience is crucial.

• You have built or managed an accounting team—not just supervised; you have recruited, developed, and led individuals, showcasing a clear trajectory of career advancement.

• Strong Signals (Nice-to-Have):

• Experience in pre-IPO, IPO readiness, or private equity-backed environments.

• Background with a Big 4 firm before transitioning in-house — alumni from EY, Deloitte, PwC, or KPMG in tech are frequently suited for this role.

• Experience with ERP implementation or significant system overhauls.

• Involvement in month-end close transformation.

• Knowledge of SOX compliance or audit control environment design.

• Genuine curiosity about products.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation 💸 – We provide a fair and attractive salary.

• Ownership 💪 – Our core value is to "empower others," and we truly mean it—you’ll receive equity as part of n8n.

• Work/life balance 🏖️ – We strive to work diligently while ensuring you have time to recharge:

• Europe: 30 days of vacation plus public holidays, regardless of your location.

• US: 20 vacation days, 8 sick days, plus public holidays, regardless of your location.

• Health & wellness 🩺 –

• Europe: We offer benefits in accordance with local country standards.

• US: Multiple low-premium, low-deductible medical plans available for individuals and families—plus a no-cost premium HDHP option with a pre-funded HSA, alongside dental and vision coverage.

• Future planning 💰 –

• Europe: We provide pension contributions in line with local norms.

• US: 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match.

• Financial security 🛡️ –

• Europe: We offer benefits per local country standards.

• US: Company-funded short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as life insurance to protect you and your loved ones.

• Career growth 📈 – We seek rising stars who can grow alongside us! You’ll receive €1K (or equivalent) annually to invest in courses, books, events, or coaching to enhance your skills.

• A passionate team 🤩 – We are enthusiastic about our product, demonstrated by regular hackathons where we challenge ourselves to create the most innovative solutions.

• Remote-first 🌏 – Our team operates remotely across Europe, complemented by regular off-site gatherings for team bonding. Some roles, such as sales in the US, are hybrid—please refer to the job description for details.

• Giving back 🤝 – We are strong advocates for open source, and you will receive $100 monthly to support projects of your choosing.

• AI enablement 🤖 – We believe in working smarter—everyone is provided with an unlimited budget for AI tools to enhance productivity and creativity.

• Transparency 🙏 – Everyone is aware of what their colleagues are working on and how the company is performing—complete transparency.

• An ambitious yet kind culture 😍 – Employees enjoy working here—our eNPS for 2024 stands at 94!