Director - Technical Accounting

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated IFRS financial statements and related Notes

Manage monthly consolidated reporting packages

• Oversee German HGB statutory financial filings and directing local audits
• Drive end-to-end management, reconciliation, and settlement of intercompany activity across all subsidiaries
• Evaluate complex technical accounting developments under IFRS, drafting technical memorandums, and offering guidance across business functions
• Serve as primary liaison for external auditors during annual group audits, ensuring high-quality audit deliverables and prompt issue resolution
• Mentor and expand the local Berlin accounting team, overseeing AP, procurement operations and reconciliation of VAT/Sales Tax accounts in cooperation with the Tax Team
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of a new software solution for group financial consolidation
• Partner closely with US finance leadership to align accounting policies and improve group-wide close efficiency

Experience and Background

• 8+ years of relevant experience within top-tier audit firms or corporate group accounting environments, including a proven track record of managing and developing accounting teams
• Fully certified professional credentials (such as CPA, Steuerberater, Wirtschaftsprüfer, ACCA, or an equivalent designation)
• Practical, hands-on background in IFRS multi-entity consolidation, with demonstrated experience preparing or auditing full consolidated statements and disclosures across foreign currencies
• Solid understanding of German HGB statutory framework, local compliance, and tax audit procedures
• Proven supervisory leadership, managing and nurturing the professional development of accounting personnel
• Fluency in written and spoken English and German, paired with strong, constructive interpersonal skills
• Advanced capabilities in Excel and familiarity navigating modern systems across ERP, financial close, and procurement technologies
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, high self-motivation, and a collaborative mindset
• Thriving in a dynamic, high-growth environment focused on high performance and tangible impact
• Prior involvement in implementing financial consolidation platforms is a plus

Familiarity with Oracle Fusion tools is preferred

Background in tech, digital media, music, or subscription businesses, including specialized royalty and intellectual property accounting, is desirable

About us

We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London)

We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home

We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organization and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard

We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops and enrichment opportunities

Benefits

Not located in Berlin? No worries, we offer extensive relocation support including allowances, one way flights, temporary accommodation and, by partnering with Startcon, on the ground support on arrival

Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit!

Employee

Equity

Plan

Generous professional development allowance

• Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually
• We offer free German courses at beginning, intermediate and advanced
• Various snacks, goodies, and 2 free lunches weekly when at the office

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SoundCloud

SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or care-giver status.

At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.