Accounting Lead

Broadgate; Berlin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadgate is hiring for an Accounting Lead to scale the EU practice of a prominent Venture Capital firm, based in Germany. This hands-on finance role involves working with the European finance lead in London and the Group CFO.

The candidate will manage the German finance function, oversee bookkeeping, prepare financial statements under US and German GAAP, and coordinate statutory reporting. Fluency in German and English is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate accounting and knowledge of venture capital, private equity, or other fund structures.
• Fluent in both German and English.

Responsibilities

• Own the German finance function locally across multiple entities.
• Manage monthly close, bookkeeping, and day-to-day financial accounting.
• Prepare financial statements under US GAAP and German GAAP (HGB).
• Lead the German audit process and coordinate statutory reporting.
• Oversee ManCo reporting and external tax/compliance relationships.
• Liaise with and manage third-party providers.

Skills

Corporate accounting

Knowledge of venture capital

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Job description

Accounting Lead – Venture Capital

Broadgate are hiring for an Accounting Lead who will be given the opportunity to scale the EU practice of a top 5 Venture Capital firm, starting in Germany.

This is a hands‑on finance role sitting within the German entity, working closely with the European finance lead in London and the Group CFO as part of a US reporting structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the German finance function locally across multiple entities
• Manage monthly close, bookkeeping, and day‑to‑day financial accounting
• Prepare financial statements under US GAAP and German GAAP (HGB)
• Lead the German audit process and coordinate statutory reporting
• Oversee ManCo reporting and external tax/compliance relationships
• Liaise with and manage third‑party providers, with a longer‑term mandate to bring processes in‑house
• Work closely with senior stakeholders across Europe and the US finance team

Candidate Profile

• Must have experience in corporate accounting and knowledge of venture capital, rivate equity or other fund structures
• Fluent in German and English