Join our team and build your career with us
deskbird is changing how the world’s leading companies run hybrid work – and we’re doing it fast.
Backed by a $23M Series B and trusted by global enterprise brands, we’re scaling from a best-in-class workplace scheduling product into the strategic workplace management platform, now powered by our new AI workplace intelligence layer.
To strengthen our team at deskbird, we are looking for an Senior Accountant (Expertise in Swiss and Group Accounting and Tax) who’s ready to scale the financial systems that power our journey. In our mind, Accounting and Tax are central pieces for lasting enterprise value creation – this is why this role is not just about managing the daily business but strategically unlocking financial potential on company-level. We want to lead and build on your passion for finance, scalable accounting processes, and data management and implementation.
In this role you will
Design Accounting and Tax Set-up and processes to drive enterprise value
Constantly improve Accounting and Tax processes across our 4 legal entities and global set-up
Reiterate and improve on our current group-wide entity set-up from an Accounting and Tax vantage point
Desing Transfer Pricing Policies
Safeguard statutory complaince
Own accounting and tax filings
Actively influence Policy Making (e.g., expense management, travel, asset activation)
Manage Daily Operations
Manage and review recurring accounting tasks, including accounts payable and receivable, local VAT, and payroll accounting.
Perform intercompany and general account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and consistency
Act as the main point of contact for senior external and internal stakeholders
Support the CFO with both operational and strategic tasks.
Monthly and Annual Financial Statements
Own and contribute to the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
Support the coordination and execution of the annual audit and external financing rounds.
What you need to be successful
Completed training as an Accounting Clerk or equivalent qualification.
Expert knowledge of financial accounting and taxation under Swiss accounting and reporting standards.
Hands-on experience with Swiss Tax and Group Accounting
Experience in fast-paced environments (e.g., Start-Up, Scale-Up, Consulting, Audit firm)
At least 7 years of professional experience in a finance-related role, preferably within a start-up or scale-up setting.
A self-driven and collaborative mindset, able to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills in German and English.
What’s in it for you?
Attractive OTE: Competitive base, meaningful variable tied directly to the growth you drive, and stock options – real ownership in the outcome we’re building together.
Unlimited PTO: Plenty of time off to recharge.
Annual company summit: Meet the whole team at our yearly summit in inspiring locations across Europe (check out the video from our last summit).
Team “Bursts”: Opportunities to collaborate with your team in person.
Home office support: Financial contribution to set up a comfortable, productive home office.
Learning & development: Annual budget for coaching, certifications, and conferences.
