Team Lead Accounting New Berlin

Stellenbeschreibung:

As Team Lead Accounting at Blacklane, you’ll be the backbone of our financial integrity, leading a high‑performing team to keep our global numbers accurate, reliable, and ready for fast decision‑making as we grow.

Responsibilities

Lead and coach a team of accountants and senior accountants, creating a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Own the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate reporting across all Blacklane entities.
Manage the general ledger and core accounting operations (journals, reconciliations, intercompany, accruals, provisions) so our financial data is clean, consistent, and audit‑ready.
Design, maintain, and improve accounting policies, controls, and documentation to ensure compliance with IFRS/local GAAP and internal standards.
Partner closely with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Finance Operations and other teams to align accounting treatment with business reality and support planning and performance analysis.
Coordinate with external auditors and advisors, preparing audit files and leading responses to ensure smooth statutory and group audits.
Identify and drive process and system improvements (including automation in our ERP/financial tools) to reduce manual work and increase efficiency.
Proactively spot and mitigate financial risks, surfacing issues early and working with stakeholders to resolve them.

About You

7–10+ years of progressive Accounting/Finance experience, ideally in an international, multi‑entity or multi‑country environment.
3–5+ years of experience leading or managing an accounting team, and you enjoy coaching people to do their best work.
Hold a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, ACA) is a strong plus.
Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or local GAAP and comfortable dealing with consolidation, revenue recognition, and intercompany topics.
Profound knowledge of Accounting systems with Workday experience as a strong plus.
Proven track record owning month‑end/quarter‑end/year‑end closes, with clear examples of improving speed and quality over time.
Process‑ and improvement‑oriented, confident in redesigning workflows, tightening controls, and driving automation in accounting systems.
Excellent communication, translating complex topics into simple, actionable messages.
Act with high ethical standards and sound judgment, balancing speed, quality, and risk in a fast‑moving environment.

Our mission is simple but powerful: to become the world’s leading premium, global chauffeur service. Operating in 50+ countries, we reimagine chauffeur‑driven rides by prioritizing reliability, innovation, and first‑class service at every step. Blacklane is also at the forefront of sustainable mobility efforts, continuously working to reduce our operational impact on the planet.

Company Culture & Values

Blacklane has grown from a two‑person startup in Berlin to a global team of over 300 people representing 54+ nationalities. Our culture is powered by our commitment to three core values: Care, Drive and Excellence.

Care - We are invested in each other's well‑being and professional growth.

Drive - We act with pace and determination. We are ambitious, committed to a growth mindset, and champion ownership and delivery.

Excellence - We understand our customers so we can exceed expectations.

Benefits

Monthly BVG / Deutschlandticket subsidy to support your commute
Private pension plan with 20% employer contribution up to a monthly cap
Subsidised healthy meals via BellaBona
28 vacation days per year, increasing with tenure
Comprehensive mental and physical health support (Nilo and Wellhub)
Hybrid setup: 3 days a week in our Berlin HQ, right in the heart of Schöneberg
Continuous learning through LinkedIn Learning and L&D budget
Fair pay and benefits tailored to local markets
Mystery Rides: Quarterly voucher to enjoy personal trips around the world with Blacklane and experience our service from a guest’s perspective