Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
This Senior Manager, Finance and Accounting role stands out in the SaaS ecosystem because it reflects the kind of finance function maturity that becomes essential as software companies broaden internationally and operate across multiple entities. The remit signals a shift from basic bookkeeping toward controllership-style ownership, where reliable reporting, audit readiness, and standards alignment underpin decision-making and investor confidence.
For a SaaS career path, the value is in building durable operating muscle around close discipline, process design, and systems-led automation. Experience coordinating HGB and IFRS reporting, partnering across teams, and translating financial data into planning support tends to transfer well across subscription businesses, particularly where recurring revenue models demand strong reconciliation, forecasting hygiene, and clear performance narratives.
This role fits professionals who prefer structured problem-solving and want to be accountable for the integrity of the numbers, not only analysis. It will suit someone comfortable balancing detail work with improving workflows, and who enjoys guiding others through repeatable processes. The bilingual German and English context also points to a profile interested in working at the intersection of local compliance and global reporting expectations.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
Senior Manager, Finance & Accounting - Financial Services (m/f/d)
Join the team rewriting the rules in private markets.
Moonfare delivers what few others can: the highly sought-after funds and hidden-gem investments that go beyond what most private banks offer. Every opportunity is subjected to a ruthless vetting process; the bar is unforgivingly high. The result? Institutional-quality portfolios for investors who demand more.
Our team combines finance veterans with talent from tech, consulting, law and industries you’d never expect. Headquartered in Berlin, we operate from eight offices across Europe, the US and Asia.
If you're ready to build what's next in private markets, let's talk.
Senior Manager, Finance & Accounting - Financial Services (m/f/d)
We’re looking for a structured and forward-thinking F&A Manager who is eager to take ownership of our accounting operations and help shape a best-in-class Finance function. In this role, you will lead the day-to-day accounting activities, ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting, and play a key role in optimizing processes as we continue to scale.
You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with teams across the business, guide the month-end and year-end close processes, and uphold compliance with all relevant accounting standards (HGB, IFRS).
You will:
- Lead and manage core accounting processes, driving accuracy, compliance, and continual improvements in financial operations
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance
- Manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring timely processing, reconciliation, and smooth daily operations
- Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes, championing improvements that elevate accuracy and efficiency
- Oversee audit preparation, coordinating with internal teams and external auditors to provide all necessary documentation and insights
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (HGB, IFRS) and internal policies, proactively monitoring regulatory updates and best practices
- Support budgeting and forecasting, collaborating closely with Finance leadership to provide data-driven insights and variance analysis
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
The next Moonfarian:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, ideally with leadership of core processes or teams; familiarity with Private Equity environments is a valuable asset
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; an Audit/Accountant qualification is a plus
- Full professional fluency (written and verbal) in both German and English
- Proficiency in DATEV, with experience in other accounting platforms such as Xero, and strong competency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills. Familiarity with Pigment is also a plus, but not essential
- In-depth understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-scaling environment
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a knack for identifying issues, implementing process improvements, and leveraging automation or AI-driven tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy
If you feel you do not meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply!
Our Values:
- Our clients come first, Moonfare comes second, and we prioritise ourselves third - Client-Centric Focus. Putting clients first means creating value for them is essential. Placing Moonfare second signifies that our individual professional future at Moonfare depends on the company's commercial success. Prioritising ourselves third reflects our humility in putting clients and Moonfare before personal interests.
- We pursue excellence and honor our promises - Commitment to Excellence. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, taking responsibility for our failures, and celebrating our successes. We commit to deadlines and stick to them and we learn from our mistakes.
- We are here to win and to celebrate our collective achievements - Win together. We are mission-focused and think and act like owners. We exemplify the attitude we expect and each of us commits to do what it takes to succeed.
- We foster personal growth but each of us earns our place as a Moonfarian through merit - Growth and Merit. We hire, retain, and develop exceptional people and invest in empowering them to excel. We must all earn our place at the table every day.
We understand the important role that diversity plays in our success. Different backgrounds, experiences and ideas push us further and raise the bar. We're committed to developing an inclusive and safe culture where everyone — regardless of colour, race, religion, sex, origin, sexuality, disability, marital status, citizenship or gender identity — knows that they are an integral part of the team and can bring their full potential to their work.
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