Director Finance (w/m/d)
Core
End-to-end finance leadership (accounting, controlling, liquidity, tax, reporting) for a scaling European short-term rental platform, building a Beyond-Budgeting steering system and driving AI-native finance transformation.
Role type
Director Finance (hands-on IC)
Builds
Automated financial processes, AI-enabled finance systems, and scalable reporting infrastructure.
Domain
Fintech / PropTech / Real Estate
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
German GAAP (HGB) expertise, audit experience, modern ERP architecture (Business Central/NetSuite), dynamic budgeting/rolling forecasts, accounts receivable automation, team leadership, investor/board reporting, tax compliance in Europe.
Preferred skills
Bilanzbuchhalter or StB certification, SQL, Python, AI/ML experience in finance.
Technologies
Microsoft Business Central, Stripe, MCP, Claude, SQL, Python.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end finance operations including monthly/year-end closing, audit coordination, and statutory reporting; Design and execute Beyond-Budgeting dynamic forecasting and rolling cash flow models; Automate accounts receivable and payment processes; Drive AI-native transformation of finance systems and workflows; Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) for executive decision-making; Manage investor and board reporting; Lead and develop a four-person finance team.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC