--- title: '(Senior) Accountant - Bilanzbuchhalter (m/f/d) at DataGuard' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-accountant-bilanzbuchhalter-m-f-d-dataguard-berlin-5rq2kayg1djy' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # (Senior) Accountant - Bilanzbuchhalter (m/f/d) at DataGuard - **Company:** DataGuard - **Location:** Berlin, Germany - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-07-23 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/dataguard/75bed8e8-0afc-4f51-90b7-5224367f8e57 ## Job description ## YOUR JOB Are you someone who thrives in fast-paced environments where accuracy, structure, and ownership truly matter? Your main goal will be to help build and scale our financial operations for the next stage of growth and take ownership of key accounting processes. If improving workflows, driving automation, and ensuring reliable financial reporting excites you - then this role could be the perfect next step. ## LET'S PROTECT THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE DATA We are a fast-growing security and compliance tech company with a clear purpose: we protect the people behind the data. With over 200 team members worldwide and with offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Vienna and Stockholm we help more than 4,000 global customers get certified fast and build a strong and scalable risk posture. With AI-powered automation, self-serve capabilities and additional tailored expert advice, we offer our customers a seamless security and compliance experience to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving security landscape and challenges like the surge in cyber-attacks. ## WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING - You take ownership of key accounting processes including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, monthly accruals, fixed asset management and payment runs, ensuring accuracy and efficiency at scale. - You take full ownership of month-end and year-end closing activities, delivering reliable, compliant financial reporting aligned with HGB requirements. - You lead the preparation of annual financial statements (HGB) and act as a key contact during internal and external audits. - You challenge existing workflows, proactively driving improvements and automation in collaboration with Finance and DataOps. - You take ownership of project-based financial initiatives and operational improvements together with our Director of Financial Controlling to strengthen our finance infrastructure as we grow. ## WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN - The freedom, trust, and tools (we work with DATEV) to do what you love and make an impact in a purpose-driven company, committed to doing genuine good in the digital world. - Enjoy a high degree of flexibility with tailored working hours, choice of work location, and benefits that support your lifestyle, health, and family needs. - Join a secure, future-focused role in a dynamic scale-up positioned to make a major impact in the rapidly expanding Security & Compliance market. - Grow along expert or leadership paths with support from employee accelerator programs, bi-annual feedback cycles, and a personal training budget. - Work in an environment that values autonomy, rapid decision-making, a flat hierarchy, and collaborative, eye-level communication to keep things moving forward. THE QUALITIES YOU'LL NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AT DATAGUARD - German GAAP & Tax Law: You possess excellent knowledge of HGB and German tax regulations - You bring 3+ years of experience in financial accounting with end to end closing responsibility, including 1+ years experience in a high growth tech or SaaS company - Detail-Oriented & Reliable: You are detail-oriented, structured, and reliable - You have a proactive, adaptable, and ownership driven mindset with the ability to thrive in changing environments and successfully deliver projects from start to finish. - Communication Skills: You have excellent German skills and communicate clearly and confidently in English - Educational Background: Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, and certified training as Bilanzbuchalter - Strong proficiency in DATEV, Chargebee, and Excel, combined with a modern, tech driven mindset, solid AI literacy, and experience with systems such as Yokoy/Perk, Xero, Salesforce, or Adyen being a strong plus. - Nice to have: Experience with complex accounting topics such as VAT, transfer pricing, intercompany accounting, or experience in an international environment. LAST BUT NOT LEAST. FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS: No matter your origin, ethnicity, gender identity, religion or individual requirements; at DataGuard, all that counts is the person you are. As Guards and Guardettes, we are united not only by our dedication, but also by our shared belief in our purpose: Protect the people behind the data. Convince us with your personality and your skills – and together we will make great things happen. We are looking forward to meeting you! ## #LI-DNI ## About DataGuard ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: DataGuard provides an AI-powered all-in-one platform and expert services to help organizations manage security and compliance risks and fast-track certifications. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B) - **Headquarters**: Munich, Germany - **Founded**: 2018 - **Founders**: Thomas Regier and Kivanç Semen ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Security and Compliance Software (RegTech / GRC) - **Target customers**: B2B, primarily SMEs and corporates (4,000+ customers globally) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "We protect the people behind the data." ## Products & Services - **DataGuard Platform**: An all-in-one, AI-powered platform that automates security and compliance tasks, including risk management, control monitoring, and evidence collection. It helps organizations achieve certifications (e.g., ISO 27001) and comply with regulations (e.g., GDPR, NIS2, EU AI Act) up to 75% faster. - **Expert Services**: In-house certified security and compliance experts available for on-demand advisory, helping customers navigate complex frameworks and certifications. - **Frameworks Supported**: GDPR, ISO 27001, TISAX®, NIS2, EU AI Act. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed. - **Key Metric**: Total funding of €81 million (Series A & B combined) [dataguard.com](https://www.dataguard.com/careers/). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not explicitly named in provided sources, but the company has raised Series A (2020) and Series B (2022) funding. - **Growth Signals**: - Trusted by 4,000+ customers across 50+ countries. - Team has grown to 250+ members. - Offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Vienna, and Stockholm. - Claims to help customers achieve certification and compliance 75% faster. ## Competitive Advantages - **AI-Powered Automation**: The platform automates up to 40% of compliance tasks, reducing manual effort and cost. - **Experts-in-the-Loop**: Combines AI automation with access to a team of certified security and compliance experts, offering a hybrid approach that competitors may not match. - **All-in-One Platform**: Unifies risk management, compliance, and certification management into a single control hub, reducing tool sprawl. - **Proven Track Record**: 100% success rate in helping customers achieve certifications. ## Strategic Focus - **AI-First Innovation**: Deepening AI capabilities to further automate compliance workflows and risk management. - **European Expansion**: Growing presence across key European markets with offices in five countries. - **Product Development**: Accelerating platform development to address new regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, NIS2) and evolving security threats. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as a "value-driven company" with a clear mission. The team includes over 35 nationalities, indicating a diverse and international environment. - **Growth & Impact**: A fast-growing company (Series B, 250+ employees) where employees can have a direct impact on a product used by 4,000+ customers. - **Work Environment**: Offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Vienna, and Stockholm. The company highlights "8 office dogs" as a perk, suggesting a pet-friendly and relaxed atmosphere. - **Engineering Culture**: An "AI-first mindset" is central to the product strategy, with dedicated leadership roles like Vice President AI Productivity Increase & Systems, signaling a strong focus on innovation in engineering. ## Sources 1. [dataguard.com](https://www.dataguard.com/about-us) 2. [dataguard.com](https://www.dataguard.com/careers/) 3. [dataguard.com](https://www.dataguard.com/) 4. 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