Head of Accounting (f/m/x)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Berlin

Your role

We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Accounting with an entrepreneurial mindset to lead financial operations and drive impactful strategic finance projects at Lunar X.
You will steer a range of accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and tax coordination.
Your responsibilities also include ensuring timely month-end closings, implementing new accounting software, managing global consolidated financials, and facilitating investor reporting.
With our presence in four global markets, your international expertise is key to your success in this role.

Key responsibilities

Entrepreneurially lead and manage broad accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes.
Facilitate the month-end closing process while meeting all financial reporting deadlines.
Drive important and impactful strategic projects, including the deployment of new software and systems.
Direct and supervise the development of global consolidated financial reports.
Work in tandem with the executive team to deliver investor financial reports.
Coordinate tax planning and compliance, aided by external advisors globally.

What you add to our crew

3-5 years of substantial experience at an accounting firm or startup.
A degree in finance or accounting.
Proven track record with strategic projects, e.g., software rollout or global group consolidation.
Strong comprehension of HGB/IFRS standards and international tax issues.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Capability to work autonomously and collaboratively to meet tight deadlines.
International expertise, given our presence in four different markets, is required.

What it's like to be a part of our team

At Lunar X, we're committed to accelerating your growth towards becoming an exceptional entrepreneur. We provide a nurturing environment that prioritizes your professional development, benefiting from a team with a diverse array of backgrounds, including Creative Industry, Consulting, Investment Banking, Venture Capital, and Startups/Scaleups.

Join us, and together, let's reach for the stars!

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About us

Lunar X is a future-forward media company that invests in digital-first content brands to elevate them into globally loved franchises. We believe that the most successful content brands of the future will emerge not from boardrooms but from creators who are able to expand their reach and transcend their platforms, to better connect with the communities who love their work. Lunar X partners with creators by providing access to capital, entrepreneurial excellence and global networks - with the aim of delivering content and experiences that are educational, innovative and entertaining.

We’re a fast-moving and ambitious start-up, making big strides in the Media space. Following the success of our latest investment round, we’re growing the teams across all parts of our business.
To realize this vision, we brought together a world-class team from leading digital media companies, private equity funds, and consultancies.
Our backers include the most prestigious investors in Europe and a network of high-profile media industry experts. We’re looking to extend our capabilities with like-minded talents that share our ambition and will take the front-row seats in the rocketship with us.

We operate in a global, diverse, inclusive environment and are looking for people who are passionate about digital entertainment, put their innovative thinking into action, and are motivated to build something together that significantly disrupts the industry. We have an exciting roadmap ahead - do you want to be part of it?

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