The Base FOL Group GmbH
The Base FOL Group GmbH
11 – 50 Employees
B2CHospitalityReal Estate
The Base FOL Group GmbH is a German real estate and hospitality company operating furnished living, short-stay accommodation, and coworking spaces in Berlin and Munich. Founded in 2019, the company combines private studio apartments and hotel rooms with flexible stays, shared amenities, community programming, and on-site support. Its locations include spaces such as communal kitchens, lounges, gyms, cinemas, and work areas, while services may include cleaning and registration assistance. The Base serves people seeking an integrated place to live, work, and connect, and lists expansion projects in its two German city markets.

Controller and Accountant (All Genders) – Germany Remote

The Base FOL Group GmbH is seeking a remote Controller and Accountant to manage accounting, HGB financial statements, reporting, forecasting, and controlling across a multi-entity business.

Description

  • Manage day-to-day financial accounting across accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed assets
  • Review, code, and post incoming and outgoing invoices at the document level
  • Reconcile and settle intercompany transactions between entities
  • Administer payment processing and related transactions
  • Support the preparation of annual financial statements under German GAAP (HGB), including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement
  • Maintain and develop monthly reporting, including commentary on management accounts (BWA)
  • Assess budget-to-actual variances and translate findings into appropriate business actions
  • Prepare budgets, forecasts, reports, and liquidity overviews for internal and external stakeholders
  • Coordinate with tax advisors, auditors, and tax authorities
  • Manage accounting activities across multiple entities and approximately 150,000 transactions annually

Requirements

  • Substantial accounting experience covering accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and intercompany accounting, ideally in a multi-entity environment or a role requiring broad independent ownership
  • Practical experience reviewing and coding invoices in detail
  • Solid knowledge of financial statements prepared under German GAAP (HGB)
  • Experience assisting with annual financial statement preparation is preferred
  • Controlling expertise, including deriving KPIs, forecasts, and business actions from financial data
  • Proficiency with DATEV is required
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Ability to understand new concepts quickly
  • A high level of independence in managing responsibilities
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Professional fluency in written and spoken German and English
  • Initial experience with BI tools and creating reporting structures from the ground up is advantageous
  • Experience in hospitality, real estate, or a multi-entity organization is advantageous
  • Interest in automation and process improvement, including API integrations and automated posting, is advantageous

Benefits

  • Work on an emerging business model shaping the future of urban living worldwide
  • Take on varied responsibilities within a growing company
  • Make a meaningful contribution to the company’s continued success
  • Join a start-up environment with flat hierarchies
  • Work in an open communication culture
  • Be part of a positive, international workplace
  • Collaborate with mission-driven colleagues who advance innovative ideas

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