Entrepreneur in Residence (Finance & CEO Support) (f/m/x)

paretos is the leading AI-based decision intelligence platform to make effective, data-driven decisions across entire organizations, enabling business users to evaluate complex data, predict future scenarios and take optimal actions via a no-code UI and integrations with no prior data science knowledge needed. Even though we are a remote-first company with team members spread across Europe, this position requires a primary presence at our headquarters in Heidelberg.

We want to continue and scale our very successful "Retention Growth" strategy and bring the value of Decision Intelligence to more customers in the DACH region and as a next step in other markets.

Therefore, we're looking for a Entrepreneur in Residence (Finance & CEO Support) based in Heidelberg to support us on this exciting journey.

This role works directly with the CEO, VP Finance, and executive team, contributing to both strategic and operational aspects of the business at a pivotal stage of growth. It is well-suited for someone who is not only finance-savvy and strategically sharp but also eager to build, improve, and automate processes from the ground up. The position involves leading and optimizing critical finance and operational workflows, while also supporting the CEO on high-priority projects across strategy, operations, and special initiatives. Based in Heidelberg, the role offers flexibility, the opportunity to work with a dynamic and dedicated team, and strong potential for growth into a long-term leadership position.

Tasks

Finance and Accounting Operations

• Own entire pre-accounting and expense management process, ensuring timely documentation, processing and compliance
• Lead customer invoicing operations, including setting up billing, generating and sending invoices, and managing account receivables
• Support monthly financial statement preparation and budget tracking, including close coordination with external accountants or internal teams
• Identify and implement process automation opportunities across various finance and accounting workflows
• Track key metrics and create dashboards to provide operational insight across departments (e.g., with Sales, CS, or Product)
• Own the entire data collection and management process required for accurate, reliable, and timely reporting

CEO Support

• Support the CEO with preparation of various materials for internal and external stakeholders (e.g. investors)
• Collaborate with the CEO to carry-out on special projects, including e.g. positioning, competition research or a modern leading KPI company framework and steering
• Support other departments in becoming faster and more efficient with new tooling, better processes and higher degree of automation
• Supporting the company-wide OKR Process
• Communication with partner and co-managing paretos offices

Requirements

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and continuous improvement.
• 2+ years in finance, accounting, or business operations; prior startup or founder experience is a major plus
• Hands-on experience with accounting and finance tools (DATEV is a must)
• Good understanding of German accounting standard, tax compliance, and reporting obligations
• Very strong data, analytical and financial modelling skills with the ability to derive insights and actions
• Affinity for automation, new (AI) tools and constant improvement of status quo
• Excellent communicator with the ability to distill complexity into clarity
• Comfortable working closely with the CEO, VP Finance and investors

Benefits

These little perks will be waiting for you if you become part of the paretos-family:

• At the office you can test your barista skills and brew some great coffee to keep you going throughout the workday or enjoy some coffee talks with your fellow paretoneers. (You might even be awarded the next “paretos office barista of the year” at our Christmas party!)
• Talking about the team: you’ll complement a highly skilled & motivated team of paretoneers ready to hit the road and have fun along the way
• We regularly enjoy professional and fun events online and IRL with the whole team
• You’ll get the office equipment you need to show off your full potential. We believe that your capabilities shouldn’t be limited by hardware components
• Boost your continuous learning journey with our personal learning budget!
• Work whenever it fits best for you with flexible working hours
• Receive a mobility budget to access various kinds of transportation whilst setting off your carbon emissions
• If you are part of the paretos dog club, feel free to bring your furry friend to the office

We are continuously expanding our benefits as we grow to ensure an environment where our team members feel comfortable and happy to work at.

paretos is an inclusive company with equal opportunities for all. Our corporate culture is guided by the principles of GUNG HO - we believe in the synergy of worthwhile work, the control of achieving a common goal, and the importance of cheering each other on. We are proud to have brought together passionate, high-performing and caring people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds and views. Together, they all form the heart of the company and drive us to new heights every day. The combination of remote work and regular onsite-events is our key to strengthen our team spirit and to form our culture. To keep this up, we are happy to receive your application if you already live in Europe or if you’re open to relocate.

This is it from our side for now. What about you? Are you ambitious to disrupt the AI and Optimization world with us? Then send us your application!

Note: We encourage you to apply for this role, even if you don’t match all the requirements 100%. As long as you inherit the eagerness to learn, we are happy to be convinced that you are the right fit for us.