Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual management reporting cycles for the Austrian and German legal entity ensuring full compliance to US GAAP and accounting policies and collaborating closely with the European Finance team in UK and the US Corporate.
Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts in accordance with Austrian GAAP (UGB) and German GAAP (HGB) and oversee accurate tax filings including VAT, Corporate income tax and withholding taxes.
Maintain a strong control environment ensuring clean balance sheets, effective design and operation of controls and timely compliance with all deadlines.
Support the FP&A team with forecasting and budgeting for both local entities and the wider European business.
Act as the primary point of contact for external partners, auditors, and regulatory authorities, managing audit requests and fostering collaborations across functions.
Lead, motivate and develop a high performing European finance team with strong collaboration with the US Corporate team.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, designing and implementing efficient standardised processes to enhance accuracy and effectiveness.

Requirements

Basic accounting qualification for Austria and/or Germany
Accounting Qualification for Germany (z. Bsp. Handelsakademie Buchhaltung)
Fundamental accounting qualification for Austria and/or Germany (Certified Accountant, CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent accounting qualification with minimum 5 years post qualification experience)
Comprehensive multi-GAAP expertise, specifically Austrian (UGB) and German (HGB)
Knowledge and experience of local taxation requirements preferable
US GAAP knowledge desirable
Fluent in German and English
Proven track record in dynamic, global environments with strict compliance to deadlines and controls
Specific expertise in manufacturing and/or R&D and a strong focus on intercompany processes preferable
Excellent communication skills, adept at engaging diverse internal and external stakeholders
Advanced proficiency in finance systems and excel.
Experience with Oracle financials preferred but not essential.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

US GAAPAustrian GAAPGerman GAAPVATCorporate income taxwithholding taxesforecastingbudgetingmulti-GAAP expertiselocal taxation requirements

Soft skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationcontinuous improvementteam developmentstakeholder engagementdynamic environment adaptabilitydeadline compliancecontrol environment maintenanceprocess design

Certifications

Certified AccountantCPAACAACCACIMAaccounting qualification for Austriaaccounting qualification for Germany