Lead Accounting & Finance Operations — Remote-Friendly

Tado; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote-friendly

Learning budget

Company devices

Health & wellbeing programs

Lunch subsidy

Job summary

tado° is seeking a Team Lead Accounting to head a 3-person team, owning end-to-end accounting operations and monthly/annual closings. You will liaise with auditors, drive compliance for VAT and corporate taxes across Germany, Austria, and other regions, and push process improvements using systems like NetSuite.

The role requires strong leadership, German and English fluency, and hands-on accounting expertise.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of HGB/UGB and VAT regulations
• NetSuite experience and leadership exposure is a plus
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken)

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounting department with 3 team members from Junior to Senior
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and month/ year closings
• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements (HGB/UGB, IFRS potential)
• Coordinate and prepare tax returns for domestic and foreign entities
• Handle internal and external reporting requests, incl. sustainability
• Drive process improvements and maintain internal controls
• Coach and develop the accounting team and collaborate with Controlling

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

German and English fluency

Excel

Communication

Tax & accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Commercial education (preferred)

Tools

NetSuite (Oracle)

Excel

Job description

tado° is seeking a Team Lead Accounting to head a 3-person team, owning end-to-end accounting operations and monthly/annual closings. You will liaise with auditors, drive compliance for VAT and corporate taxes across Germany, Austria, and other regions, and push process improvements using systems like NetSuite.

The role requires strong leadership, German and English fluency, and hands-on accounting expertise.