Director of Accounting (German-speaking) - Remote

Overview

At HomeToGo, we’re on a mission to make incredible accommodation easily accessible for everyone. Our team is united by a passion for travel, driven by innovation and impact, and guided by open-minded leaders at every level. Our commitment to recognizing and empowering exceptional talent is the foundation of our growth. We are actively hiring candidates from all around the world, including sponsoring visas for Germany. An amazing journey of opportunity with an international team lies ahead - join us!

Your future contribution

HomeToGo is seeking a Director of Accounting (m/f/d) to spearhead our central Accounting function in Berlin. In this pivotal role, you will drive the strategic oversight of accounting processes across our German and international entities, ensuring operational excellence and technical integrity. You will cooperate closely with our Group Accounting Team, fostering alignment with both internal and external financial stakeholders. The ideal candidate pairs robust technical knowledge with a solutions-oriented mindset and excels at navigating the complexities of an international, high-growth environment.

How you’ll add value

• Lead, coach, and develop our central Accounting team together with two team leads.
• Establish and develop efficient, scalable accounting structures, defining standards, processes, and KPIs.
• Spearhead AI enablement and automation initiatives to reduce manual cycles and increase data reliability across the function.
• Govern our SAP S/4HANA Cloud environment, ensuring all financial reporting processes are optimized for speed and accuracy.
• Ensure the timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting in accordance with HGB & IFRS in a capital market-oriented environment.
• Drive M&A integration by harmonizing different systems, data landscapes, and accounting policies for newly acquired companies.
• Collaborate proactively with cross-functional internal stakeholders and external auditors to maintain a seamless financial ecosystem.

You’ll be successful in this role if you

• Have 10+ years of relevant professional experience in accounting, ideally in complex corporate structures (experience in a capital market environment or comparable complexity is an advantage).
• Demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire teams and communicate complex financial topics clearly to non-experts.
• Master multiple systems, heterogeneous data structures, process harmonization, and modern ERP landscapes (SAP S/4HANA is a big plus).
• Are resilient and have the ability to act clearly, confidently, and in a prioritized manner in fast-paced settings.
• Operate with a strong entrepreneurial mindset, taking full ownership of decisions and their long-term impact.
• Communicate fluently in both German and English.

What we offer

• Flexible hybrid work: Work remotely up to 50% of the year, including up to 63 days of "work from anywhere" within the EU and UK.
• Competitive compensation: Market-aligned salary plus stock options for eligible roles.
• Generous time off: 27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure to up to 32 days.
• Dog-friendly offices: Bring your four-legged friend along – our offices welcome well-behaved dogs.
• Relocation & visa support: Full visa sponsorship and relocation support for international hires joining our Berlin office.
• Growth & development: German classes, masterclasses, and cross-team mentoring.
• Commuter & mobility perks: Monthly subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket and tax-advantaged bike leasing via salary conversion.
• Wellbeing & fitness: Mental health support resources and subsidized sports memberships.
• Travel & lifestyle perks: Exclusive discounts via HomeToGo_Friends, Travel Industry Card deals, and 20% off Union Berlin fan gear.
• Climate responsibility: We practice responsible stewardship daily and embed ESG at the heart of our operations, while collaborating with Plan A to stay accountable for our carbon footprint and environmental impact.
• AI-first culture: Leverage a world-class AI ecosystem with Google Enterprise+, Slack AI, and SOTA model access via Copilot, Claude or LiteLLM. By using our custom agents for automation and knowledge management, you’ll become a first-class adopter of the AI workflows defining industry best practices.