Kevin Groß - Sabbatical / Family time

Q: Where is Kevin based?

Kevin is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Kevin speak?

Kevin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Kevin have?

Kevin has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Kevin has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Kevin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Kevin's latest experience?

Kevin's most recent position is Sabbatical / Family time .

Q: What companies has Kevin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kevin has worked for SoundCloud .

Q: Which industries is Kevin most experienced in?

Kevin is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing , Professional Services , and Information Technology (IT) . Kevin also has some experience in Advertising , Food and Beverage , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Kevin most experienced in?

Kevin is most experienced in business areas like Audit , Finance , and Accounting . Kevin also has some experience in Investments, M&A & Venture Capital and Human Resources (HR) .

Q: Which industries has Kevin worked in recently?

Kevin has recently worked in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Kevin worked in recently?

Kevin has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Audit .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jul 2025 - Present

8 months

Sabbatical / Family time

Mar 2022 - Jun 2025

3 years 4 months

Germany

VP Group Controller, Managing Director

SoundCloud

Managing Director / authorized signatory of German entities
Group-wide management of financial compliance
Leading a team of up to 15 employees in 3 locations (Berlin, New York, Los Angeles) in Accounting, Group Accounting, Treasury and Tax
Responsible for processing and publishing of IFRS group and local GAP financial statements
Responsible for monthly investor reporting
M&A – coordination of financial and tax due diligences in financing rounds and company purchases
Main contact for tax advisors, auditors, banks and payment providers
Support in rebuilding the FP&A Department (Budgeting, Forecasting, Cash Planning, Business Modelling)
Management of stock option reporting and accounting
Enhancement of existing processes and systems and implementation of new tools and procedures
Responsible for annual financial audits
Management of tax compliance (direct & indirect taxes), transfer pricing and tax audits
Responsible for CSRD / ESG project
Responsible for the transition from UK GAP to IFRS
Integration of finance teams and systems within company acquisitions

Nov 2017 - Feb 2022

4 years 4 months

Germany

Director Accounting and Tax

SoundCloud

Managing Director / authorized signatory of German entities
Group-wide management of financial compliance
Leading a team of up to 15 employees in 3 locations (Berlin, New York, Los Angeles) in Accounting, Group Accounting, Treasury and Tax
Responsible for processing and publishing of IFRS group and local GAP financial statements
Responsible for monthly investor reporting
M&A – coordination of financial and tax due diligences in financing rounds and company purchases
Main contact for tax advisors, auditors, banks and payment providers
Support in rebuilding the FP&A Department (Budgeting, Forecasting, Cash Planning, Business Modelling)
Management of stock option reporting and accounting
Enhancement of existing processes and systems and implementation of new tools and procedures
Responsible for annual financial audits
Management of tax compliance (direct & indirect taxes), transfer pricing and tax audits
Responsible for CSRD / ESG project
Responsible for the transition from UK GAP to IFRS
Integration of finance teams and systems within company acquisitions

Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

1 year 1 month

Germany

Head of Accounting & Controlling

Pets Deli GmbH

Implementation of finance processes (Accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax)
Insourcing of accounting processes and implementation of accounting tools
Hiring and onboarding of finance team members

Apr 2014 - Jun 2016

2 years 3 months

Germany

Head of Group Accounting & Reporting

YOC AG

Leading 5 employees in Accounting and Group Accounting and coordination with foreign accounting firms
Responsible for preparation and publishing of quarterly and annual group financial statements and management reporting (IFRS)
Responsible for preparation and publishing of local financial statements (HGB)
Managing relationships with auditors, tax advisors and tax authorities
Coordination of financial audits and tax audits
M&A – supporting company sales transactions and earn-out negotiations
Implementation of a consolidation tool (SAP)
Preparation and introduction of a group-wide accounting guideline
Coordination of all tax-related topics

Jan 2013 - Mar 2014

1 year 3 months

Germany

Specialist Group Accounting & Reporting

YOC AG

Leading 5 employees in Accounting and Group Accounting and coordination with foreign accounting firms
Responsible for preparation and publishing of quarterly and annual group financial statements and management reporting (IFRS)
Responsible for preparation and publishing of local financial statements (HGB)
Managing relationships with auditors, tax advisors and tax authorities
Coordination of financial audits and tax audits
M&A – supporting company sales transactions and earn-out negotiations
Implementation of a consolidation tool (SAP)
Preparation and introduction of a group-wide accounting guideline
Coordination of all tax-related topics

Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

3 years

Germany

Audit Manager

BDO AG

Audits of group and single financial statements (HGB, IFRS)
Planning and coordination of audit teams (up to 8 team members)
Branches: Tech, Entertainment, Pharmaceutical, MedTech, Financial Services, NPOs

Jun 2007 - Dec 2009

2 years 7 months

Germany

Audit Assistant

BDO AG

Audits of group and single financial statements (HGB, IFRS)
Planning and coordination of audit teams (up to 8 team members)
Branches: Tech, Entertainment, Pharmaceutical, MedTech, Financial Services, NPOs

Dec 2006 - May 2007

6 months

Germany

Intern – Audit & Tax Advisory

Concept & Consult Brinkhaus GmbH

Jan 2006 - Sep 2006

9 months

Germany

Working student – Controlling

T-Systems Business Services GmbH

Aug 2005 - Dec 2005

5 months

Germany

Intern – Controlling

Deutsche Telekom Network Projects & Services GmbH

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Media and Entertainment (7.5 years), Professional Services (6 years), Information Technology (5 years), Advertising (3.5 years), Food and Beverage (1 year), and Telecommunication (0.5 years).

Media and Entertainment

Professional Services

Information Technology

Advertising

Food and Beverage

Telecommunication

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Audit (14 years), Accounting (13 years), Finance (13 years), Investments and M&A (3.5 years), and Human Resources (1 year).

Audit

Accounting

Finance

Investments and M&A

Human Resources

Skills

Finance Tools (Ms Office, Gsuite, Bigquery, Floqast, Tagetik, Vertex, Spendesk, Atlassian/jira, Navan, Db Cash Manager)
Erp Software (Oracle Fusion, Sap, Datev, Quickbooks, Xero)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2000 - Dec 2006

Technische Universität Berlin

Diploma Business Administration („Diplom-Kaufmann – Uni“) · Business Administration · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Tax Advisor

Steuerberaterkammer Berlin

Profile

Created

November 2025

Last Update

November 2025

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Where is Kevin based?

Kevin is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Kevin speak?

Kevin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Kevin have?

Kevin has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Kevin has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Kevin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Kevin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Kevin would be well-suited for roles such as: Sabbatical / Family time, VP Group Controller, Managing Director, Director Accounting and Tax.

What is Kevin's latest experience?

Kevin's most recent position is Sabbatical / Family time.

What companies has Kevin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kevin has worked for SoundCloud.

Which industries is Kevin most experienced in?

Kevin is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Professional Services, and Information Technology (IT). Kevin also has some experience in Advertising, Food and Beverage, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Kevin most experienced in?

Kevin is most experienced in business areas like Audit, Finance, and Accounting. Kevin also has some experience in Investments, M&A & Venture Capital and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Kevin worked in recently?

Kevin has recently worked in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Kevin worked in recently?

Kevin has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Audit.

What is Kevin's education?

Kevin attended Technische Universität Berlin for Business Administration.

Does Kevin have any certificates?

Kevin has 1 certificate: Tax Advisor.

What is the availability of Kevin?

Kevin is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Kevin?

Kevin's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.