Who we are

We are the leading independent e-commerce logistics platform in Europe that provides scalable fulfillment services for e-commerce businesses and fast-growing D2C brands. From warehousing, picking and packing, delivery, and returns management, we take care of the whole order fulfillment process for online shops. By using our solution, retailers get access to a broad network of warehouses across Europe, which are all interconnected via our software. This enables e-commerce retailers to manage their whole logistics with our powerful all-in-one tool, in the fastest and most efficient way possible. As a result, merchants can improve their delivery speed, reduce logistics costs and optimize product availability.

As a scale-up company with several offices across Europe, we are always looking for talented team players who are eager to help us shape the future of e-commerce logistics; and this is where you come into play.

Your mission

Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance Operations and working in tandem with one Financial Accountant and one Finance Associate, your primary role will be to become the cross-functional point of contact and subject matter expert for all things related to accounting. In this role you will

Enable accurate and complete monthly and annual reports and financial statements by proactively contributing to ongoing internal review and audit priorities from first draft to close and group consolidation.
Support multiple legal entities in the monthly and annual financial close and group consolidation processes, including inter-company reconciliation and transfer pricing
Ensure that deliverables and deadlines with our CPA partners and advisors are agreed and met. You do so by coordinating workflows, managing timelines and leading the provision of timely, accurate and complete pre-accounting data.
Engage in complex analytical work defined in projects, cross-functional teams and through ad hoc internal and external requests while also contributing to routine data management and reconciliation workflows.
Elevate the technical proficiency and competencies of the in-house accounting function thereby scaling and increasing the scope of responsibilities of each team member.

We currently operate 8 legal entities in as many different countries. In 4 of them we have implemented Microsoft Dynamics as our Financial ERP System, one of which is scheduled for go-live in January 2025. You will be expected to take the lead in coordinating monthly close processes and in ensuring accuracy and completeness of our Financial Statements under the rules of the respective local GAAP.

Your role will be to support and strengthen current processes and external relationships with our CPAs, to contribute to the group consolidation of financial statements with the vision of moving those to IFRS, to field external audit requests and undertake targeted internal audit projects, to scale the competencies of the team and to maximize the use of our tools-stack.

The Finance Operations Team additionally consists of a Charging Team issuing monthly sales invoices and credits to our partners. You will be expected to provide ongoing hands-on support to overall tasks and objectives during all relevant accounting and financial operations processes.

Who you are

You take pride in your work, are analytical, organized, adaptable and able to function effectively in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities, you pay attention to the details, are experienced, know how to problem-solve, be creative yet pragmatic and are a good communicator, ideally multilingual, orally and in writing. Let’s talk!

This is what you will do

Bookkeeping and cost-center accounting
Ongoing O2C and P2P processes and bank reconciliations
Reconciliation between our internal reports and the accounts
Monthly accounts closing, review and reporting processes
Annual close processes for entity-level and consolidated financial statements
Fixed asset and inventory accounting plus accruals management
Technical documentation and optimization of processes and internal controls
Review of VAT declarations and EC Sales lists
Coordination with external CPAs and auditors
Liaise with the internal FP&A Team and analyse and understand trends in our monthly P&L
Support of audits of financial statements, tax and payroll audits

This is what you will need to succeed

You speak, read and write English & German fluently; other languages will be an advantage.
You have a minimum of 3 to 4 years of Accounting / Finance Operations experience in a fast-paced and multinational context, ideally with a Startup or a top-tier Accounting Firm.
You have at minimum a Bachelor's degree with a focus on Finance, Accounting or Controlling
Your have working knowledge and experience working with MS Dynamics / Navision
You possess strong knowledge of German GAAP and of at least one more local GAAP of one of the jurisdictions in which byrd operates; You know at least one standard Accounting software such as Datev, MyBooks or Xero. Understanding of IFRS will be a plus.
You take an active interest in the fundamentals of Finance Operations: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Pre-Accounting, Preparation and Review of Financial Statements.
You have working knowledge of MS Office, G-Sheets and Google Drive; Excel does not hold many secrets, you can learn to navigate and use new platforms with ease and confidence.
You are a proactive go-getter and a strong communicator who is eager to foster relationships of trust and collaboration. You are a multi-tasker and you know that the devil is in the details. You master complex topics with ease and ensure that nothing falls through the cracks.
Located in Berlin (strong preference), Paris, Barcelona or Vienna.

This is what is it in for you

Training budget. We care About Your development! At byrd, we are committed to the growth and well-being of our employees. Every byrdie is granted an annual training budget that can be used for a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, pursue new areas of interest, or focus on your mental health, our training budget supports your journey.
Byrd’s Career Path: Join a company where you can grow! At byrd, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. We offer a clear career path that allows every byrdie to develop and advance within the company. Whether you're aiming to enhance your skills, take on new responsibilities, or explore different roles, we support your career journey with ample opportunities for progression and personal development.
Gym membership package. We want our employees to be healthy, happy, and well-rested. Our work-related activities are diversified; our movement is not. In order to create a balance, we offer gym memberships to colleagues in each of our entities, allowing them to keep active & maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Workcations. We know that flexibility to visit family, friends & new places is important, and days of annual leave are precious. That’s why we offer colleagues the opportunity to work abroad (for a given period); allowing the good times to roll while your vacation time remains untouched.
Annual public transport tickets. We offer annual public transportation tickets to employees based in Berlin & Vienna to compensate for the time they spend commuting and as an incentive to opt for the environmentally-friendly way of commuting to our offices.
Flexible working. Colleagues based near one of our hubs (Berlin, Vienna, Barcelona) take advantage of our hybrid working approach (working 2 days a week from the office & up to 3 at home) while we offer fully remote work to colleagues based outside of these locations, but still within one of our entities.
Tech pack and merch. We provide top-quality hardware that you need to help byrd move the needle. To top things off, we also provide lots of merch to our byrdies to keep us all swagged out.
Regular team events. We are always happy to meet for team lunches or a small break to unwind and have a (virtual) cup of your favorite brew. In addition, team-building and celebratory events are at the core of our social gatherings, bringing colleagues together to celebrate our achievements and growth.
Meaningful tasks. With us, you will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a direct impact on our company and our customers. You will have an opportunity to work with a team of experienced and passionate professionals that care for you and your contributions to the team.

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Last but not least, we are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity. Therefore, we do not discriminate based on religion, skin color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Should you wish to learn more about our company culture and our values, then feel free to check out our and our page.