Job Description

The opportunity 

We are seeking an experienced leader to join our team as a Director/VP of Accounting & Tax. This crucial role will report directly to the Group CFO and will be responsible for all group-wide accounting and tax matters. 

Your responsibilities 

Leadership:

• Report to and spare with the Group CFO; lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and tax teams.
• Develop the strategy for and scale the accounting & tax function. 
• Drive team engagement and scalability through target and KPI settings.

Accounting:

• Oversee general and sub-ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation (P&L, balance sheets, cash flows) in line with applicable accounting standards.
• Optimize closing cycles through continuous improvement and automation of accounting processes.
• Support DD processes and implement accounting consequences of corporate actions, including impairment tests and purchase price allocations.

Governance & Processes:

• Ensure compliance with group accounting policies across our entities.
• Oversee audits (incl. ESG) and ensure adherence to accounting and tax regulations.
• Implement, maintain, and optimize internal control systems and checks.

Tax:

• Maintain group-wide tax compliance, ensuring timely filings (direct/indirect tax).
• Oversee fund transfer pricing, intercompany agreements, and tax audits.
• Manage external tax consultants and support international tax compliance.

What you need to succeed 

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Economics or a related field.
• You bring at least 5 years of senior leadership experience in accounting, ideally in a venture capital, private equity environment or fast-paced scale-up environment.
• You are a strategic thinker who’s also hands-on, driven by innovation, automation, and compliance. Experience with finance optimization through AI is a nice-to-have.
• Nice-to-have: you are a certified tax advisor and/or auditor.
• Ideally, you have experience with the introduction of ERP systems.
• You excel at connecting stakeholders, storytelling, presentation, and negotiation.
• You possess high business acumen and tech-savviness, with experience advising C-level executives and boards.
• You are fluent in German and English.

Our offer to you 

• A diverse team of accountants and finance managers across seniorities waiting for you to team up and lay the foundation for success.
• The freedom to create your preferred work environment and to work within your favourite style
• Free Urban Sports Club L Pro Membership + Friends and Family Discount: Stay active with free membership, plus discounts for friends and family.
• Flexible Work Model: Enjoy a hybrid work setup, balancing on-site and remote work options to fit your lifestyle.
• Extended Remote Work Options: Work up to 120 days remotely within the EU, the UK, and Switzerland, including 30 days outside the EU. You’ll also have the option to desk-swap at our other European offices.
• WorkOUT Life Balance: Take advantage of 30 days of paid vacation annually, plus two additional days for volunteering, flexible working hours, and complimentary access to our mental health provider Open Up.
• Personal Development: Receive an annual budget of €1,000 for professional growth, with regular internal training sessions and weekly German and English language classes.
• Engaging Team Culture: Participate in regular team and company events along with wellness initiatives that help you stay productive, healthy, and engaged in a hybrid work environment.

Urban Sports Club is committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone who applies for a position or already works with us, regardless of their sports preferences, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion (or lack thereof).