LifeX Accountant

LifeX Copenhagen Full-time

Salary Competitive

ABOUT
Founded in Copenhagen in 2017, LifeX is a rapidly growing co-living company whose vision is to make anyone feel at home, anywhere in the world. In almost 5 years, we have grown to operate over 900 rooms across 260+ shared and private apartments in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Oslo, Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Paris and London.

At LifeX, we are driven by our purpose and desire to shape the future of living. We believe in giving people more time for great experiences through flexible, designed and community-centric family-style living. With a world in constant movement, shaped by increased global mobility, we find inspiration in today’s modern challenges and offer a home and a place of belonging for a more tolerant and sustainable world.

JOB DESCRIPTION
As we are growing fast, we're looking for an experienced controller to join our amazing finance team. In the controller role, you will be reporting directly to the CFO and will get to work across teams to increase your finance skills and make an impact on the organization. You will independently and proactively do analysis, reporting and bookkeeping in Denmark, Germany, France, Norway etc. and assist the CFO in many other finance related tasks.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING

•  Financial operations including bookkeeping, reconciliations, AR, AP and ad hoc accounting responsibilities in all countries where LifeX operates.
•  Maintain and develop bookkeeping processes and systems.
•  Participate in monthly and annual reporting.
•  Participate in projects focusing on automation and optimization of processes and procedures.
•  Drive expense management across teams.
•  Set up and invoicing of LifeX customers.
•  Take on cross-team administrative projects and tasks.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

•  Knowledge of Danish or German accounting and finance principles.
•  Relevant education and experience in finance, bookkeeping, controlling or similar.
•  Have knowledge to E-conomics or similar ERP systems.
•  Experience in creating reports for different stakeholders.
•  You are a skilled user of Excel and have great analytical skills.
•  Obsessive about details and a structured worker with a strong work ethic
•  Manage multiple tasks and priorities accordingly.
•  Willing to embrace new technologies, which can improve the finance function.
•  Enjoys working with detailed administrative tasks.
•  Are proficient in German and English.

PERKS

• You will be joining a young and social team of 31 individuals from 15+ nationalities based in 5 different countries who believe well-being, happiness and fun at work are the foundations for connection, support and engagement.
• A flexible working environment and a co-working office in Copenhagen and the opportunity
• to work from home several times per week based on your needs.
• Healthy lunch, fruits, snacks, coffee & tea.
• Regular team events and social activities.
• Personal and professional growth as you progress in the role

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Send your CV and application expressing your interest and drive.
• A short call to ensure our expectations are aligned.
• Interview with CFO and the team including culture fit interview.
• If we are the right fit and our expectations are aligned, then we will make you an offer.
• Start would ideally be June 2024.