Accounting Team Lead - German Speaking (w/m/d)

Who We Are

Verve has created a more efficient and privacy-focused way to buy and monetize advertising. Verve is an ecosystem of demand and supply technologies fusing data, media, and technology together to deliver results and growth to both advertisers and publishers–no matter the screen or location, no matter who, what, or where a customer is. With 30 offices across the globe and with an eye on servicing forward-thinking advertising customers, Verve’s solutions are trusted by more than 90 of the United States’ top 100 advertisers, 4,000 publishers globally, and the world’s top demand-side platforms. Learn more at www.verve.com.

This is a hybrid position with three days per week in our Berlin office (at Alexanderplatz).

What Will You Do

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes in accordance with IFRS and Local GAAP, ensuring timely and accurate reporting

• Oversee GL, AP, and Intercompany (IC) activities, including booking, payments, and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with group policies

• Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed on time and drive the timely resolution of open items

• Coordinate and support statutory audits and tax filings across international entities, including IFRS to Local GAAP bridging

• Own and manage intercompany processes, ensuring alignment across entities and resolving discrepancies efficiently

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., controlling, tax, treasury) to ensure smooth financial operations and alignment on accounting topics

• Drive continuous improvements, standardization, and automation of accounting processes and internal controls

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accountants, providing guidance on day-to-day activities and fostering accountability

What Will You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is a plus

• 6–8 years of accounting experience with strong exposure to GL, AP, and intercompany processes

• 2–3 years of experience leading or mentoring a team

• Working experience with HGB is highly preferred, IFRS is nice to have

• Experience with ERP systems (preferably NetSuite) and strong Excel skills

• Full professional proficiency in English and German (both written and spoken)

• Structured, detail-oriented, and proactive working style

• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and focus on process improvement and automation

What We Offer

Just a few of the benefits waiting for you at Verve: 

• Support your long-term financial security with our Allianz Corporate Pension Scheme 

• Pick what matters most to you in our Personalized Benefits Platform, with a budget of €100/month: mobility support (BVG/HVV), internet allowance, daycare subsidy, Urban Sports Club membership, personal development, and shopping vouchers

• Support your mental well-being with our Nilo Health Workplace Mental Health Solution

• Boost your professional knowledge with our annual training budget & internal webinars, and level up your language skills through our German/English classes

• Recharge with 27 paid vacation days + 3 Wellness days throughout the year, in addition to the public holidays

• … and even more reasons to join us!

• Please note: we can only consider candidates with the legal right to work in Germany, as we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role

Verve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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