Team Lead: Professional Practice (all genders) for AI Audit Tech Startup at Deep Neuron Lab
Germany
€65k - €90k
<p>You’re curious about <strong>cutting-edge AI</strong> and deeply <strong>understand how audit methodology</strong> works in practice?<br/>You enjoy building structures from scratch while leading people and translating international audit standards into scalable product logic? </p> <p>We are dnl – an <strong>AI audit-tech startup</strong> building intelligent software for leading audit firms. Our solutions help auditors work through documents faster, more accurately, and with less manual effort. </p> <p>We’re looking for a <strong>Professional Practice Team Lead</strong> to take ownership of our audit content layer and scale it internationally. This role combines leadership and hands-on contribution. You will lead a team of four Audit Analysts while actively shaping the audit checklists and methodological backbone that power our AI application.</p> <h2 id="key-responsibilities">Key responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>You take full responsibility for the <strong>development, quality, and continuous improvement of audit checklists</strong> across different financial reporting and assurance standards</li> <li>You ensure these <strong>checklists are translated into structured, scalable content</strong> that can be integrated into our AI audit application, forming the foundation of our internationalisation strategy</li> <li>You <strong>lead and develop a team of Audit Analysts</strong>, providing clear direction, prioritisation, and methodological guidance</li> <li>You act as the <strong>central interface between customers and Product</strong>, ensuring that user feedback is systematically translated into product and methodology improvements</li> <li>You take ownership of <strong>customer support</strong>, ensuring structured, high-quality communication and sustainable solutions</li> <li>You <strong>collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Sales</strong> to align audit methodology with technical implementation and go-to-market requirements</li> <li>You actively <strong>shape internal processes</strong> and <strong>knowledge bases</strong> as our customer base grows internationally</li> </ul> <h2 id="what-you-bring">What you bring</h2> <ul> <li>You have substantial exposure to <strong>financial audit</strong>, including hands-on experience with auditing financial statements</li> <li>Experience gathered in a <strong>methodology or professional practice department of an audit firm</strong> is a strong plus</li> <li>You have experience using or developing <strong>AI-driven applications</strong> for task automation and understand how AI can be translated into practical workflow improvements</li> <li>You bring proven <strong>people management experience</strong>, ideally in dynamic environments, and have built or scaled structures from scratch</li> <li>You <strong>combine strategic thinking with a pragmatic, hands-on mindset</strong> and a strong sense of urgency</li> <li>You are <strong>structured, analytical</strong>, and able to translate complex regulatory requirements into scalable frameworks</li> <li>You have <strong>strong project management skills</strong> and know how to prioritise effectively in a fast-moving startup environment</li> <li>You <strong>communicate clearly and confidently</strong> in <strong>English</strong> (C1+)</li> </ul> <h2 id="what-we-offer">What we offer</h2> <ul> <li>Competitive <strong>compensation package</strong></li> <li>Participation in the company’s success through <strong>virtual shares</strong> possible</li> <li>A <strong>monthly voucher</strong>, usable at over 50 popular stores—covering everything from groceries to lifestyle</li> <li><strong>Free lunch</strong> whenever you work from our Berlin office</li> <li>Online and offline <strong>team events</strong></li> <li><strong>Ownership</strong> from day one, flat hierarchies, short decision paths</li> <li>Flexible working hours</li> <li>A collaborative, international, ambitious, and supportive <strong>team</strong></li> </ul> <p>Join our team and help us further develop our cutting-edge AI solution to truly transform the way audit professionals work.</p>
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