The ad says“You understand the business behind the numbers, bringing practical experience with inventory accounting, supply chains, and high-volume B2C transactions”
The ad says“You know German GAAP (HGB) inside and out and are completely comfortable managing the financial reporting of a multi-entity group structure”
The ad says“You know German GAAP (HGB) inside and out and are completely comfortable managing the financial reporting of a multi-entity group structure”
The ad says“You understand the business behind the numbers, bringing practical experience with inventory accounting, supply chains, and high-volume B2C transactions”
The ad says“You understand the business behind the numbers, bringing practical experience with inventory accounting, supply chains, and high-volume B2C transactions”
At HOLY, we like big ambitions and bold flavors - but delivering on them requires a rock-solid financial foundation
We are looking for an Accounting Leader who thrives in a scale-up environment and knows what “good” looks like
For us, accounting isn’t just about keeping score; it’s the basis that gives us the confidence to move fast
Your mission as our Senior Accounting Manager is to professionalize and scale our financial processes so they keep pace with our expanding footprint
You will ensure our reporting is dead-accurate, our close process is smooth, and our leadership team always knows exactly where we stand
As a crucial sparring partner to FP&A, you will help turn our accounting data into financial clarity across all markets
Own the numbers: Drive a fast, flawless month-end and year-end close. You will roll up your sleeves and be completely hands-on with General Ledger (GL) and our group accounting (HGB), while overseeing and guiding our teams who handle AP and AR
Reflect the business: In close collaboration with FP&A, own and continuously evolve our existing Chart of Accounts so it accurately captures our real-world e-commerce operations. You ensure our accounting framework adapts to the business, not the other way around
Scale the processes: Identify bottlenecks in our daily financial operations and eliminate them. While we have dedicated experts for systems and automation, you will be the architect of the underlying accounting processes, ensuring our workflows are scalable, efficient, and ready for hyper-growth
Bridge the gap: Act as the critical link between operational accounting and financial planning. You will ensure that cost center allocations and reporting structures provide high-quality, reliable data for the leadership team
Manage the guardrails & reporting: Lead statutory reporting and external audits across our European entities. You will take charge of regulatory and statistical reporting (e.g., Bundesbank reporting and Destatis), and ensure we have the data foundation needed for tax compliance
Raise the bar: Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal controls that actually make sense for a scale-up. You know how to introduce necessary corporate maturity without suffocating the business with red tape
Benefits
Join a successful and growing company
Huge impact and career growth
Awesome team of colleagues who are ambitious, funny, down-to-earth, and authentic
Startup culture with flat hierarchies, fast pace, and personal development
Central office in Berlin Mitte, flexible working hours, and much more
Preferred experience
You are a hands-on, structured leader who takes absolute ownership of the numbers
You thrive in a fast-paced environment and know how to set up accounting data so FP&A and leadership have the reliable baseline they need to steer the business
You enjoy building scalable processes that grow with the business while maintaining a pragmatic, “get-it-done” attitude to our daily operations
You know German GAAP (HGB) inside and out and are completely comfortable managing the financial reporting of a multi-entity group structure
You are a strategic thinker who can discuss consolidated results with the CFO, but you are also perfectly happy to reconcile a messy GL account yourself
5+ years of accounting experience. Ideally, you built your technical foundation in a top audit firm (Big 4) and then proved yourself in-house at a fast-scaling startup, D2C, or FMCG brand
Excellent communication skills in both German (fluent/native-level for authorities) and English
You understand the business behind the numbers, bringing practical experience with inventory accounting, supply chains, and high-volume B2C transactions
Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a comparable qualification
Recruitment process
As we are experiencing rapid growth and have ambitious plans, the optimal start date for the position is today. Nonetheless, we are prepared to patiently await the arrival of the ideal candidate, recognizing that quality ultimately yields the best results
Getting to know you: We will have a 30 minute screening interview where we will talk to you more about HOLY and the position and see if our expectations match
Hiring Manager interview with Felix, our CFO: We will dive a bit deeper into your experience and details of the role
Case study & on-site interview: As soon as you have successfully completed the first interviews, you will receive a case study. In a second meeting at our office, the team will discuss your case study with you and answer questions about our workspace, the HOLY Temple
Reference calls: At this stage, we’d like to connect with 1–2 former colleagues or managers who have worked closely with you. These conversations help us better understand your working style and strengths from those who know you professionally
Interview with Fredi: As a strong cultural fit is important to us, you will have a final meeting with Fredi, one of our HOLY Founders. This gives both you and us the opportunity for a final check
Job offer and decision: If everything goes well, you will receive an offer and we are ready to embark you this journey together with you!
