Senior Finance & Accounting Manager - GER

Choco is on a mission to enable the global food system to become sustainable by optimizing the way food is sold, ordered, distributed, and financed. Our AI-focused software connects distributors with their customers to operate waste-free and efficiently.  A problem of this magnitude requires a massive scale and only the best people will be able to solve it. Are you in?

Here’s what we’re up to: https://bit.ly/4fyXonB

Meet the Team

You’ll be part of a high-impact Finance team that partners across the business—covering everything from accounting and compliance to process automation, reporting, and strategic finance. As we grow and expand into new markets, your work will be key to ensuring we operate efficiently, accurately, and with a long-term view.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll have ownership, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a real difference in how Choco scales financially.

What you’ll do

• Take ownership of month-end and year-end closings across multiple entities

• Prepare and support financial reporting under HGB (and support IFRS consolidation)

• Manage day-to-day finance operations: AP, AR, payroll, tax filings, and cash flow

• Ensure tax compliance (VAT, corporate tax, payroll tax) in Germany and across regions

• Support SaaS revenue recognition, forecasting, and cash management

• Lead and implement automation initiatives to streamline finance processes (e.g. close, billing, reporting)

• Work cross-functionally with Legal, People, and Product teams to align finance with broader ops

• Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders to ensure audit-readiness

• Mentor junior finance team members and help shape a scalable, best-in-class finance function

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent qualification (e.g. Bilanzbuchhalter IHK, Steuerfachwirt)

• 5+ years in accounting or finance roles, ideally in SaaS, scale-ups, or fast-paced environments

• Strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB) and German tax regulations

• Initial experience with IFRS and group reporting/consolidation

• Proficiency in DATEV, Lucanet, MS Business Central, Xero, and strong Excel/Sheets skills

• Experience with or passion for finance process automation (e.g. PowerQuery, Alteryx, SQL, BI tools)

• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken

Why join us

• Be part of a purpose-driven company solving a global problem

• Join a Finance team that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Work with cutting-edge tools and influence the way finance operates at scale

• Flexible hybrid work setup (Berlin or Munich), with smart, driven people across Europe and the US

• Backed by top-tier investors (Insight Partners, Bessemer, Left Lane, Coatue) with over €300M raised

Choco was founded in 2018 in Berlin. Now, we are a dedicated team of over 200 Chocorians across Europe and the US. We seek hungry and humble individuals who embrace hard work, put our team first, and are committed to building a lasting company. Our mission demands urgency and speed while maintaining a long-term vision.

In just five years, Choco has raised $328.5 million and achieved unicorn status in 2022, with a valuation of $1.2 billion. We're supported by some of the world’s best investors like Bessemer Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Coatue Management, and LeftLane Capital.

Choco is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring that our technology is available and accessible to everyone. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.