Director of Accounting & Reporting

About the role

This Director of Accounting and Reporting position at N26 involves constructing and refining the core accounting systems and ERP, specifically Workday. The role requires ensuring that the financial data accurately reflects product realities and is robust enough for industrial-grade use. A key responsibility is managing the entire book-close process, operating within a dynamic regulatory environment.

The successful candidate will lead a team through a significant period of change, acting as a crucial connection point between the Finance, Product, and Risk departments. This involves designing and implementing accounting frameworks that support the company's expansion across Europe. The role demands a leader who can provide clear direction and manage complex financial operations.

This is a high-impact role focused on building and transforming financial infrastructure. Success in this position means establishing a reliable and scalable accounting foundation that supports the bank's growth and regulatory compliance. It requires a leader who is comfortable with detailed work and strategic decision-making in a fast-paced setting.

The salary for this position ranges from $41,250 to $71,250 USD.

Skills that matter here

• Finance: This role requires a deep understanding of financial principles to lead accounting operations and strategic financial integrity.
• Accounting: The position involves end-to-end ownership of accounting processes, system development, and ensuring financial accuracy.
• IFRS: Profound knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards is essential for designing and implementing accounting frameworks.
• HGB: Familiarity with German GAAP (HGB) is required to navigate specific regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Workday: Experience with Workday is necessary as the role involves building out and managing the company's ERP system.

Who this role suits

• Someone with over a decade of leadership experience in banking or fintech.
• A professional holding certifications like Wirtschaftsprüfer, CPA, or ACCA.
• An individual who thrives in a hands-on capacity, enjoys resolving process issues, and has mental stamina.
• A decisive leader capable of providing clear guidance in a rapidly changing environment.

From the employer

• Drive the heavy lifting of building out our accounting systems and ERP (Workday).
• Ensure our financial 'source of truth' is industrial-grade and perfectly aligned with our product reality.
• Take end-to-end ownership of the book-close process.
• Navigate a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
• Lead your team through a phase of radical transformation.
• Act as the critical link between Finance, Product, and Risk.
• Design and implement the accounting frameworks that allow us to scale across Europe.

• 10+ years of experience in a leadership role within a Bank or Fintech.
• A university degree with a focus on Finance, Controlling, Audit, or a related field.
• Professional Certification: Wirtschaftsprüfer, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Grit & Resilience: Mental stamina to handle the pressure of a maturing bank.
• Comfort in the Weeds: Hands-on leader who enjoys fixing broken processes.
• Technical Mastery: Profound knowledge of IFRS and German GAAP (HGB).
• Systems Architecture: Experience with reporting and closing processes.
• Decisiveness: Ability to provide clear direction in a fast-paced environment.

• Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europe’s most talked about disruptors.
• Employee benefits including a competitive personal development budget and work from home budget.
• Access to a Premium subscription on your personal N26 bank account.
• Additional day of annual leave for each year of service.
• A high degree of autonomy and access to cutting edge technologies.
• A relocation package with visa support for those who need it.