The AI orchestration of your wildest imagination. n8n is the open workflow orchestration platform built for the new era of AI. We give technical teams the freedom of code with the speed of no-code, so they can automate faster, smarter, and without limits. Backed by a fiercely inventive community and 500 builder-approved integrations, we’re changing the way people bring systems together and scale ideas for impact. Since our founding in 2019, we’ve grown into a diverse team of over 160 - working across Europe and the US, connected by a shared builder spirit and with our centre of gravity in Berlin. Along the way, we’ve: Cultivated a community of more than 650,000 active developers and builders Earned 145k GitHub stars, making us one of the world’s Top 40 most popular projects Been ranked as one of Europe’s most promising privately held SaaS startups (4th in Sifted’s 2025 B2B SaaS Rising 100) Raised $240m to date, from Sequoia’s first German seed to our recent $180m Series C - bringing us to a $2.5bn valuation And are grateful for our 94 eNPS score (most companies would call 70 excellent) That’s the company we’ve built. Now we’d love to see what you can build. If you’re applying, try n8n out - whether you’re technical or not - and share a screenshot of your first workflow with us. The easiest place to start is here: app.n8n.cloud/register. We’re in a defining moment of an incredible journey. Come and build with us. Your main goal will be to take full ownership of n8n’s end-to-end accounting operations and build a scalable, automated, and globally compliant finance foundation that supports our hyper-growth. To do so, here are your responsibilities: Core Accounting Operations Lead the insourcing of accounting activities to build an internal, scalable accounting foundation. Own the full accounting cycle — from AP/AR to GL, assets, accruals, and deferrals — ensuring fast, accurate monthly closes. Prepare monthly and annual financial statements under HGB and coordinate with tax advisors on filings, audits, and statutory reporting. Treasury, Payroll & Financial Controls Oversee vendor payments, bank reconciliations, and financial control checks to ensure accuracy and compliance. Review employee reimbursements and partner with People Ops and our payroll provider to ensure correct, timely payroll. Maintain short- and mid-term cash visibility and support ongoing treasury forecasting. Group Accounting & International Operations Contribute to consolidation and reporting across our international entities with consistent accounting treatment. Develop and document intercompany processes, including cross-charges and transfer-pricing workflows. Support multi-currency operations through accurate FX accounting and reporting. Tax & Compliance Coordinate VAT/GST filings across jurisdictions and maintain audit-ready compliance documentation. Support global tax registrations and ensure timely compliance as we enter new markets. Maintain organized, documented processes for all statutory and compliance workflows. Finance Projects & Automation Evaluate and implement modern accounting tools to build a highly automated finance tech stack. Identify automation opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and improve accuracy and efficiency. Maintain clear finance documentation to support onboarding, scalability, and continuous improvement. REQUIREMENTS Must-haves Extensive Accounting Experience: You bring 7 years in accounting, including time in a fast-paced, high-growth tech or SaaS company. SaaS Model Expertise: You understand recurring revenue, billing models, and revenue recognition nuances. German GAAP & Tax Knowledge: You have strong HGB expertise and hands-on experience preparing financial statements. International Accounting Exposure: You’ve worked with multi-entity structures, intercompany processes, and consolidations. ️ Modern Tooling Proficiency: You’re comfortable with systems like DATEV, NetSuite, and AP/AR automation tools. Compliance Knowledge: You understand VAT/GST, transfer pricing, and statutory reporting. Analytical & Detail-Oriented: You spot issues early, communicate clearly, and deliver reliable financial outputs. ️ Strong Communication Skills: You collaborate effectively with both finance and non-finance teams. English Fluency: You communicate confidently in English, both written and spoken. Nice-to-haves Relevant Education or Training: You may have a degree in Finance/Accounting or commercial training (e.g., Bilanzbuchhalter, Tax Clerk). Audit or Tax Firm Experience: You’ve gained foundational experience in an audit or accounting firm. German Language Skills: You can work with German documentation or advisors. IFRS/US-GAAP Knowledge: You’re familiar with international accounting standards. Startup Finance Experience: You’ve helped scale an early-stage finance or accounting function. Automation Mindset: You enjoy experimenting with new tools, automation, and AI. Async Work Skills: You’re comfortable working autonomously in distributed teams. Why join us? At n8n, your work won’t disappear into a slide deck. You'll shape the financial backbone of one of Europe’s fastest-growing SaaS companies and build an AI-first accounting function from the ground up. You’ll have ownership from day one, influence key decisions, and help us scale our operations across markets and entities — with the opportunity to grow into a team lead role as we expand. Sound like a challenge you’re excited to take on? Apply now and help us build the future of automation. n8n is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We can sponsor visas to Germany; for any other country, you need to have existing right to work. Our company language is English. You care about diversity and inclusion? We do too! Check out our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives at n8n ( https://www.notion.so/n8n/Diversity-inclusion-and-belonging-n8n-c1bec2fff536422d868b1a438d990e35 ). Location disclaimer: If you see multiple job postings for the same role, it is most likely because we're hiring remotely for this role and posting in different locations to make sure every potential candidate can see the role. Please apply to the location you're the most likely to work from in the future. Benefits Competitive compensation – We offer fair and attractive pay. Ownership – Our core value is to “empower others,” and we mean it—you’ll get a slice of n8n with equity. Work/life balance ️ – We work hard but ensure you have time to recharge: Europe: 30 days of vacation, plus public holidays wherever you are. US: 15 vacation days, 8 sick days, plus public holidays wherever you are. Health & wellness – Europe: We provide benefits according to local country norms.* US: Comprehensive medical (PPO 1200), dental, and vision plans. Future planning – Europe: We provide pension contributions according to local country norms.* US: 401(k) retirement plan. Financial security ️ – Europe: We provide benefits according to local country norms.* US: Short-term & long-term disability insurance, life & AD&D coverage, and additional hospital coverage. Career growth – We hire rising stars who grow with us! You’ll get €1K (or equivalent) per year to spend on courses, books, events, or coaching to level up your skills. A passionate team – We love our product, and we prove it with regular hackathons where we see who can build the coolest thing with it! Remote-first – Our team works remotely across Europe, with regular off-sites for team bonding. Some roles, like sales in the US, are hybrid—please check the job description. Giving back – We're big fans of open source, and you'll get $100 per month to support projects you care about. AI enablement – We believe in working smarter—everyone gets an unlimited AI budget to explore and use the best tools to boost productivity and creativity. Transparency – We all know what everyone’s working on, how the company is doing—the whole shebang. An ambitious but kind culture – People love working here—our eNPS for 2024 is 94! * Country-specific details are provided in your contract.