About the Job
We’re looking for an experienced Team Lead Accounting (m/f/d) to join one of our portfolio companies and lead its core accounting and financial reporting operations.
In your day-to-day work, you’ll focus on managing the accounting team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and collaborating across departments, and get the opportunity to contribute to key projects across finance and operations.
Join our portfolio company: A next-generation supply chain platform, the company is redefining how one of the world’s largest industries sources, distributes, and finances materials. Engineered to unlock the full potential of global trade, it harnesses agentic AI and workflow automation to provide seamless, high-efficiency access to premium materials at scale. Since its commercial rollout, the platform has fueled exponential growth, optimizing procurement for thousands of businesses while setting new benchmarks for speed, transparency, and efficiency. Its competitive edge lies in full digitization and AI-driven supply chain management automation, eliminating inefficiencies and creating a direct, intelligent bridge between suppliers and buyers. With a team of 80+ FTEs across Europe (Berlin HQ), China, and India, the company is rapidly scaling toward profitability, driving triple-digit million GMV, and setting new industry standards in autonomous, AI-powered supply chain orchestration.
In this role, you’ll:
- Lead and manage the core accounting team (currently 2 professionals)
- Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping and preparatory accounting tasks
- Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS
- Prepare and analyze monthly material and logistics-related expenses, identifying variances and ensuring accurate reporting
- Collaborate with other departments and the board of management on financial accounting and tax-related topics
- Lead accounts receivable processes, including dunning and external inquiry handling
- Act as liaison with the company’s external accountancy firm
- Contribute to finance initiatives that improve working capital management in an international context
Your Profile
- Previous experience in an audit firm (Big Four or mid-tier is a plus) and/or in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a focus on finance, accounting, or equivalent qualification
- Solid knowledge of both IFRS and HGB accounting standards
- Advanced skills in Excel
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to stay calm under pressure
- Strong communication skills, fluent in both German and English
- Familiarity with accounting and business systems, especially DATEV, DUO (DATEV Unternehmen Online); experience with expense management tools and Salesforce is a plus
Please note that we are looking for support in the Berlin office of our portfolio company. Eligibility to work within the EU is required as well.
Benefits and Perks
- Fulfil a role with entrepreneurial freedom and take a pre-validated business model to the next level
- Join an experienced founding team of serial and 2nd-time founders
- Attractive base and bonus compensation program
- Collaboration with top-tier investors and angels (incl. various unicorn founders) as well as leading market experts
Apply below and become a part of our success story!
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Project A is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all - applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans - with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences - and look forward to your application.
