We value diversity and encourage individuals of all genders to apply.
As our Head of Accounting, you will lead and scale Nelly’s accounting function as we expand our fintech products and move toward BaFin regulation. You’ll build robust accounting and control structures, develop a strong team, and act as a trusted financial partner to senior leadership — combining deep technical expertise with a hands-on, impact-driven mindset.
About Nelly
We are a Tech Company and we believe healthcare should feel a lot less like paperwork… and a lot more like people. So we’re building the technology that lets medical practices run smoothly, simply, and without all the admin chaos that slows everyone down.
Our platform turns messy processes into smart, automated workflows, from patient journeys to billing to next-generation payments. Powered by AI, built for real humans, and designed to give medical teams the time and headspace they desperately need.
Why? Because Europe is facing a massive shortage of medical assistants. And if we don’t rethink how practices operate, the system won’t be able to keep up. We’re here to fix that, not with band-aids, but with real transformation.
We’re backed by €50M in Series B funding from world-class investors and are scaling fast to build Europe’s leading healthcare fintech. Our vision: empower over a million medical practices and make life better for millions of patients.
But here's the part we’re proudest of: we only work with nice people. It’s our number-one rule. No egos, no drama, no jerks. Just kind, curious, hardworking humans building something meaningful together.
If that sounds like your kind of place — welcome to Nelly.
What you'll get to do
Lead and grow our accounting team as we scale our fintech product offering, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, and the professional development of your team members.Act as a strategic partner to senior management, providing financial insights and recommendations to support business growth and decision-makingDesign and implement accounting standards (HGB, RechKredV) critical for our transition to a BaFin-regulated entity, ensuring strict compliance with all regulatory requirements.Establish and maintain robust Internal Control Systems (ICS) and accounting policies aligned with German (and international) regulatory and banking requirements.Oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, ensuring timely and accurate submission.Manage and coordinate the annual audit process with external auditors, serving as the primary contact point.Set up and improve accounting processes for our fintech products (e.g., factoring, payment processing and more), ensuring accurate revenue recognition and asset valuation.Be the go-to expert for internal and external stakeholders like banks, auditors, and authorities (e.g., BaFin, Deutsche Bundesbank) on all accounting and regulatory reporting matters.
What you'll bring
5+ years in complex accounting/financial reporting, ideally in financial services (Big 4) or a high-growth fintech, managing intricate financial structures and reporting challenges.Exceptional analytical and solution-oriented skills – You deeply understand complex financial systems and proactively question the status quo to drive substantial process and reporting improvements in financial operations and controls.Advanced, expert-level proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Datev) and other financial reporting software, as well as other tools, including Excel and Google Sheets (e.g., advanced functions, pivot tables, data visualization).Comprehensive Financial Knowledge of relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS/GAAP), complex consolidations, and the design/operation of robust internal controls (ICS).Fluent German and English skills (both written and verbal) coupled with very good communication skills. You can effectively articulate complex financial concepts, present analysis results, and collaborate with all relevant stakeholders.
What we offer
Move your way: BVG ticket or a Swapfiets membership to cruise through the cityStay active: Urban Sports membership to sweat, stretch, or sauna your way through the weekGear up: Top-of-the-line equipment that actually makes work feel smoothWork your style: Flexible hours and a hybrid setup in the heart of Berlin-MitteChange of scenery? Enjoy up to 4 weeks of workation wherever inspiration hitsGrow fast: A dynamic environment, a steep learning curve, and endless opportunities to level upJoin the ride: Be part of an AI-powered fintech that’s shaking up the German healthcare marketOwn it: Real responsibility, independent work, and plenty of freedom to make an impactOffice vibes: A cozy, dog-friendly office where good vibes are basically mandatorySnack heaven: A fridge full of cold drinks and snacks waiting to be claimed
We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals of all genders (m/f/d) to apply — and because we know confidence gaps and impostor syndrome can get in the way, please don’t hesitate even if you don’t meet every single criterion; if you’re exceptional, tell us why, and we’d genuinely love to hear from you.
