Accounting Lead (m/f/d) in Quantum Computing Start-Up

Kipu Quantum; Karlsruhe; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading quantum computing company in Germany is seeking an Accounting Lead (m/f/d) to manage operational accounting and financial reporting across European entities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting, familiar with HGB and IFRS, and be ready to lead a growing team. This role offers the opportunity to make significant contributions to a dynamic startup positioned in a cutting-edge industry.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Equity package

Contribution to public transport

Workation options

Qualifikationen

• Several years of professional experience in core financial accounting.
• Excellent knowledge of HGB and IFRS.
• Experience in high-growth startup or multi-entity environments.

Aufgaben

• Drive the expansion and management of the accounting team.
• Own the internal bookkeeping, documentation, and reporting process.
• Manage operational financial accounting in accordance with HGB and IFRS.

Kenntnisse

Operational accounting

Financial reporting

Digital finance tools

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Microsoft Excel

German Commercial Code (HGB)

Financial process implementation

Ausbildung

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Finway

Jobbeschreibung

Your role

As our Accounting Lead (m/f/d), you will be the core owner and hands‑on expert for all operational accounting and financial reporting matters across our European entities. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timely completion of all internal and external financial statements (HGB).

You will be instrumental in defining, building, and leading our future Accounting team. To enable this growth, you will actively drive efficiency and structure across the function, managing critical tools, implementing robust approval processes, and meticulously monitoring all incoming and outgoing payments.

Your responsibilities

• Actively drive the expansion and management of our accounting team, implement new processes and improve existing ones.
• Manage our finance and budget software Finway, implement approval processes and monitor incoming and outgoing payments.
• Internal accounting:
  • Own the internal bookkeeping, documentation, and reporting process.
  • Prepare timely monthly financial data and provide clear reports, calculations, and financial statistics to support internal stakeholders and management.
  • Monitor and report on cash flow and support detailed liquidity forecasting.
  • Ensure smooth operation and continued development of the finance software and internal payment approval flows.
• External accounting:
  • Manage the entire operational financial accounting in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB) and international standards (IFRS).
  • Serve as the primary contact for our external tax consultant and auditors, facilitating all audit processes.
  • Ensure timely preparation and completion of monthly and annual financial statements, and prepare annual tax returns and required reports across all jurisdictions.

Your profile

• Completed studies with a focus on Accounting and Finance (e.g., Accounting, Taxes, Financial Management, Business Administration) or comparable qualifications.
• Several years of professional experience in core financial accounting, ideally in a high‑growth startup or multi‑entity environment.
• Excellent knowledge of operational accounting and the German Commercial Code (HGB), and experience applying IFRS for group reporting.
• Highly desirable pluses:
  • Knowledge of US‑GAAP due to planned US expansion.
  • Experience dealing with SaaS‑like recurring revenue models.
  • Previous experience in people management, mentoring, or leading small teams.
• Strong affinity for financial process implementation, optimisation, and digital finance tools.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong hands‑on mentality with the ability to analyse critical issues in detail and actively contribute to their solution.
• Analytical thinking, sense of responsibility, high self‑motivation, commitment and a strong affinity for numbers.
• True start‑up mindset: innovative, dynamic, committed & resilient.
• Very good German and English skills are a must.

Why join us?

• The chance to join one of the hottest start‑ups in Quantum Computing and shape the future of technology – your input will make a strong impact.
• We care: You can expect a very international, open, transparent and caring company culture.
• Targeted promotion of your skills and abilities with room for individual development in our team.
• Flexible working hours with the option to work up to 100 % mobile.
• A modern coworking workspace in the heart of Karlsruhe or Berlin (Prenzlauer Berg), Germany.
• Various benefits such as equity package, team events, contribution to public transport, workation options, …

Contact

Is this you? We hope so! If you are confident that our mission can’t succeed without you on board, submit your application today using our online form. Be sure to include your CV (in English or German), your salary expectations and your earliest possible start date.

For questions or to discuss the role in more detail, reach out to Svenja Anderer, Lead People & Culture at Kipu Quantum. Contact: [e-mail], phone [phone]. Offices: Karlsruhe – Roonstraße 23a, 76137 Karlsruhe; Berlin – Greifswalder Str. 212, 10405 Berlin.

About us

Kipu Quantum is a German startup focused on quantum computing, with offices in Karlsruhe and Berlin. We specialise in developing quantum algorithms tailored for specific applications and hardware. Our solutions help various industries – including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, logistics, and finance – to tackle complex problems using existing quantum hardware. We aim to make practical quantum computing accessible by significantly reducing the time needed to achieve quantum advantage for real‑world applications.

In December 2023, Kipu Quantum secured €10.5 million in seed funding, led by HV Capital and DTCF (DeepTech & Climate Fonds), with participation from Entrada Ventures, Quantonation, and First Momentum Ventures. This funding will support the development of our hardware‑specific quantum algorithms and accelerate the commercialization of our quantum solutions.