Director of Finance - DACH

About Banyan Software:

Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. Our mission is to acquire, build, and grow great enterprise software businesses worldwide that hold dominant positions in niche vertical markets. With a permanent capital base and a long-term buy-and-hold strategy, Banyan focuses on preserving the legacy of founders while fostering sustainable growth.

Banyan has been recognized as the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the U.S. on the Inc. 5000 and ranked among the top 10 fastest-growing companies by Deloitte Technology Fast 500.

Job Profile

We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance to join our dynamic and high-growth organization. This is a high-impact leadership role ideal for someone with strong accounting and finance acumen, a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, and a passion for driving operational excellence.

The Senior Finance Manager will oversee the financial operations for a portfolio of software businesses, lead a globally distributed team, and support ongoing integration and value creation initiatives. This role combines the technical rigor of controllership with the strategic insight of FP&A and business partnership.

You will report to an Operating Partner and collaborate closely with Banyan's Controllership, FP&A, and M&A teams.

Location: Munich

Work Type: Hybrid - in office 2- 3 days per week.

Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Oversight

• Lead all financial operations for a portfolio of high-quality software companies
• Oversee and review accounting, reporting, treasury, and compliance processes to ensure timely and accurate financial results under US GAAP
• Manage and mentor offshore finance teams, with a focus on quality control and continuous improvement

Month-End Close & Reporting

• Drive timely month-end closes in line with company timelines (e.g., T+6 targets)
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, variance analyses, KPIs, and management reports
• Ensure effective reconciliation, revenue recognition, and cost classification practices
  
  

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes for assigned portfolio companies
• Analyze financial and operational trends, identify risks and opportunities, and partner with CEOs to optimize performance
  Support strategic decision-making through data-driven insights and scenario modeling
  
  

Integration & Process Improvement

• Lead the financial integration of newly acquired companies, including policy alignment, systems onboarding, and internal controls implementation
• Partner with teams to deploy standardized SOPs and best practices across the portfolio
• Identify and execute finance process automation or optimization opportunities
  
  

Audit, Tax, and Compliance

• Coordinate with internal and external audit teams to support Banyan's global and statutory audit requirements
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and local regulations
  
  

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including direct people management and team leadership
• CPA, CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, FCA, FCCA, or equivalent professional designation required
• Fluency in both German and English required; additional languages are a plus
• Demonstrated success leading and developing distributed finance teams, driving organizational change, and implementing scalable process improvements across multiple entities
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-workstream projects through offshore and cross-functional teams, with strong prioritization and delegation instincts
• Executive-level communication skills with a track record of influencing and partnering with C-suite stakeholders and operating partners
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with the ability to translate financial data into strategic insights and operational recommendations
• Entrepreneurial mindset with genuine interest in high-growth software businesses and PE-backed environments; thrives with ambiguity and operates with a high degree of autonomy
• Hands-on experience leading financial integrations of acquired businesses, including ERP/systems onboarding, internal controls implementation, and policy alignment
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP required; experience with software revenue recognition preferred. Proficiency with Oracle NetSuite or a comparable ERP strongly preferred
• Prior experience with an acquisitive company and integration experience preferred
• Please submit your resume in English when applying to this position.

Banyan Software company encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants with disabilities may notify us of any accommodations needed to support your participation in the recruitment process. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying.

Please be aware that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for this position. Banyan Software is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability, or protected veteran's status.