Head of Accounting

Yunicorn Ventures

. Build Yunicorn’s accounting department from the ground up—from foundational structures and processes to systems and tools .

Posted 10/4/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and leading accounting functions, implementing scalable financial structures, and ensuring compliance across multiple portfolio companies. Combines technical understanding of modern accounting systems with a hands-on mentality and strategic thinking.

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Accounting ExperienceTeam LeadershipTechnical Understanding of Accounting SystemsCompliance ManagementStartup Environment Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingAccounting Software ImplementationProcess AutomationFinancial Close ProcessesScalable Accounting Structures

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingGood JudgmentHands-On MentalityEntrepreneurial Perspective

Tools & Technologies

Accounting SoftwareAutomation ToolsIntegrations

Industry Keywords

Venture CapitalIncubationStartup EnvironmentPortfolio Companies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build Yunicorn’s accounting department from the ground up—from foundational structures and processes to systems and tools
Develop and implement scalable accounting and reporting structures for the internationally growing ecosystem
Select and implement technical infrastructure, including accounting software, automation, and integrations
Build and lead your own team, both professionally and disciplinarily
Advise and strategically support partners and management on all finance and accounting matters
Ensure compliance, accurate financial close processes, and reliable reporting across multiple portfolio companies
Maintain an entrepreneurial perspective across the entire ecosystem

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of accounting experience, ideally including responsibility for building functions or leading teams
Experience in a VC, incubation, or startup environment is a strong advantage, particularly experience working with multiple portfolio companies in parallel
Technical understanding of modern accounting systems
Willingness to actively digitize processes rather than simply manage them
Good judgment for solutions that are both compliant and pragmatic
Hands-on mentality combined with strategic thinking at partner level
Full commitment (Full Focus)
A résumé is sufficient for the application; cover letters and certificates are not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Genuine freedom to shape the function: build something from the ground up rather than following a predefined template
Direct access to the partners and short decision-making paths
A substantial role with partner-level responsibility
An international, entrepreneurial environment that values bold ideas and disciplined execution equally
Video-call-based application process
No cover letter or certificates required
Fast feedback throughout the application process