Accounting Lead (mfd) in Quantum Computing Start-Up

Your role

As our Accounting Lead (m / f / d) you will be the core owner and hands‑on expert for all operational accounting and financial reporting matters across our European entities. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timely completion of all internal and external financial statements (HGB).

In addition you will be instrumental in defining building and leading our future Accounting team. To enable this growth you will actively drive efficiency and structure across the function managing critical tools implementing robust approval processes and meticulously monitoring all incoming and outgoing payments.

Your responsibilities

• Actively drive the expansion and management of our accounting team implement new processes and improve existing ones
• Manage our finance and budget software Finway implement approval processes and monitor incoming and outgoing payments
• Own the internal bookkeeping documentation and reporting process.
• Responsible for preparing timely monthly financial data and providing clear reports calculations and financial statistics to support internal stakeholders and management.
• Monitor and report on cash flow and support detailed liquidity forecasting.
• Responsible for the smooth operation and continued development of the finance software and internal payment approval flows.
• Manage the entire operational financial accounting in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB) and international standards (IFRS).
• Serve as the primary contact for our external tax consultant and auditors facilitating all audit processes.
• Ensure the timely preparation and completion of monthly and annual financial statements as well as the necessary preparation of annual tax returns and required reports across all jurisdictions.

Your profile

• Completed studies with a focus on Accounting and Finance (e.g. Accounting Taxes Financial Management Business Administration) or comparable qualifications.
• Proven several years of professional experience in core financial accounting ideally in within a high‑growth startup or multi‑entity environment.
• Excellent detailed knowledge of operational accounting and the German Commercial Code (HGB) and proven experience applying IFRS for group reporting.

Highly Desirable Pluses

• Knowledge of US‑GAAP due to planned US expansion.
• Experience dealing with SaaS‑like recurring revenue models.
• Previous experience in people management mentoring or leading small teams.
• Strong affinity for financial process implementation optimization and digital finance tools.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong hands‑on mentality with the ability to analyze critical issues in detail and actively contribute to their solution.
• Analytical thinking sense of responsibility high self‑motivation commitment and a strong affinity for numbers.
• True start‑up mindset : innovative dynamic committed & resilient.
• Very good German and English skills are a must.

Why join us

• The chance to join one of the hottest start‑ups in Quantum Computing and shape the future of technology - your input will make a strong impact.
• We care : You can expect a very international open transparent and caring company culture.
• Targeted promotion of your skills and abilities with room for individual development in our team.
• Flexible working hours with the option to work up to 100% mobile.
• A modern coworking workspace in the heart of Karlsruhe or Berlin (Prenzlauer Berg) Germany.
• Various benefits such as equity package team events contribution to public transport workation options ...

Contact

Are you confident that our mission cant succeed without YOU on board Dont hesitate - submit your application today using our online form! Be sure to include your CV (in English or German) your salary expectations and your earliest possible start date. Have questions or want to discuss the role in more detail Reach out to Svenja Anderer our Lead People & Culture at Kipu Quantum. Wed love to hear from you!

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