Orbem is an impact-driven deep-tech startup from Munich, Germany. We develop fast, accurate, and accessible imaging solutions that provide access to otherwise unattainable sources of knowledge.

We seek to make a difference – and develop solutions to sustainably feed the world, accelerate the transition to a green economy, and transform disease detection.

Join us on our mission to unleash AI-powered imaging for everything and everyone.

Accounting Manager (f/m/d)

Starting date: as soon as possible.
Compensation package: €60,000 - €65,000 in yearly salary, €10,000 - €30,000 in equity. Additionally, up to €5,000 p.a. in company benefits
Work model: Hybrid in Munich or remote in Germany; however, occasional travel to Munich is required.

Your role

As our Accounting Manager (m/f/d), you are responsible for shaping Orbem’s accounting processes and ensuring compliance with best practices. You will collaborate closely with the Director of Finance and our team of over 100 people to define, establish, and execute our accounting processes.

Your dedication to daily accounting tasks, combined with a focus on optimizing and automating processes, supports our growth, which has been fueled by over EUR 30 million in Series A funding.

Our goal is to implement the most efficient accounting systems, utilizing platforms like Spendesk and Netsuite.

Your day-to-day

As the primary contact for Accounting and tax for our main German entity, you will shape financial processes in compliance with national and international standards. Your responsibilities include:

• Define, implement, and execute best practice accounting processes within a new ERP system for a growing team.

• Lead process improvement projects across Accounting and Tax.

• Ensure the stable execution of daily accounting operations and manage month and year-end closes in collaboration with our tax consultant.

• Adhere to local accounting standards and complete balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.

• Provide accounting guidance to operating companies, Director of Finance, and develop accounting talent.

• Coordinate periodic financial reviews and audits with external firms.

• Support Orbem’s growth through international expansion.

Requirements

Your experiences and skills

Fit to our values

• We own every challenge: we enjoy complexity and thrive under uncertainty.

• We strive for better: we seize any opportunity for growth and challenge the status quo. We are constantly learning and improving.

• We imagine new frontiers: we think beyond ‘doable’ and ‘reasonable’. We design a sustainable and healthy future together.

Experience and skills

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline such as the German “Bilanzbuchhalter:in.”

• 2+ years of experience in accounting and tax according to German GAAP (“HGB”).

• Deep technical understanding of accounting systems and modern German accounting standards.

• Proven capability to execute and define accounting processes and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Fluent in English and German speaker, possessing great communication skills.

• You leverage your critical thinking and analytical skills in decision-making.

What makes you stand out from other candidates

• You have assumed project management roles in the past.

• You have experience with IFRS in addition to HGB.

• You have successfully implemented or substantially changed existing accounting systems.

• You have a deep understanding of accounting processes and know how to automate them.

• You have been the primary contact person within accounting and tax audits.

• Experience with Spendesk and Netsuite is a plus.

What we offer

• International environment: 5 different continents, 30+ different nationalities driven by the same purpose: shedding light on the world’s toughest challenges.

• Attractive package: Participate in Orbem’s success through stock options, which you receive on top of your salary. We offer visa and relocation support, a yearly Learning & Development budget of €1,750, Fitness club membership (USC, Wellpass), Kita/Kindergarten fee reimbursement, Deutschland ticket coverage, and more.

• Work-life balance: We commit to creating an environment where our employees can find the necessary balance. In addition to flexible working hours, a home office, 30 days per year of paid leave, and sick child leave, you will also be able to work from abroad (for up to 60 days every year) while experiencing new cultures and environments.

• Make a difference: You’ll work in a scale-up environment with the freedom to drive your projects and make a visible impact.

• You join an ambitious team working on breakthrough technology. We offer you a plain playing field to explore and design. During your time with Orbem, we support you in discovering your strengths and defining a vision for your professional future. We hope to teach you some things, but more importantly, we also want to learn from you.

Your team

As an Accounting Manager, you become part of our diverse and international team. Learn more about the team members, their work, and challenges here: www.orbem.ai

At Orbem, we're committed to building a smart, diverse team, and we recognize that self-doubt can prevent talented individuals from applying. If you feel you don't meet every requirement, we'd love to hear from you anyway!