ABOUT SMALLPDF

Smallpdf and PDFtools are industry leaders in digital document solutions, helping millions worldwide streamline their workflow with powerful, easy-to-use tools. We are on a mission to simplify document management and enhance productivity.
As a team of over 110 people from 34 nationalities in our offices (Zurich, Belgrade, and Barcelona) and remote, we’re proud to have made PDFs and life a little bit easier for over a billion customers across our web, mobile, and desktop applications. Our reputation for Swiss engineering standards has made us a trusted choice for industry leaders like Lufthansa, UBS, Swiss Life, and millions of people worldwide.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 1 year in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (IAS, Swiss GAAP and IFRS)
• Experience in an international environment, ideally in a SaaS or digital business
• Track record of managing or supporting audits and working with external accounting firms
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Self-driven, solution-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, scale-up environment
• Fluent in English (German is a plus, Serbian is crazy ;))

• Lead and manage the day-to-day accounting operations across our entities in Switzerland and Serbia, including GL, AR, AP, payroll accounting, and month-end close.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements for the Smallpdf Group (Smallpdf AG and PDF Tools AG) on Standalone and Consolidated level in accordance with Swiss GAAP.
• Own and coordinate the financial audit process across all entities.
• Manage and mentor a small internal but distributed team and coordinate external accounting partners and auditors in multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee and execute tax filings, VAT reporting, and inter-company transactions in collaboration with external providers.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial controls, automation, and accounting processes.
• Support the finance leadership team in strategic projects such as due diligence, acquisitions, and other corporate initiatives.
• Own and maintain accounting policies, ensuring compliance with internal controls and local regulatory requirements.