Head of Accounting

Light for the World

Head of Accounting leading financial reporting and oversight for Light for the World across 13 international entities. Ensure compliance and operational excellence within the finance team.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeVienna • 🇦🇹 AustriaLead💰 €60,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure compliance and audit readiness across all Light for the World entities, working closely with external auditors and local teams
Lead month- and year-end closings for our Global North entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to relevant GAAP standards
Prepare statutory financial statements and oversee general ledger management with a focus on consistency and quality
Consolidate financial data across our legal entities, ensuring accurate intercompany reconciliations and clear external reporting
Oversee key finance operations, including treasury, receivables, payables, and intercompany transactions
Maintain and improve internal control systems, identifying risks and ensuring global compliance with accounting and tax regulations
Drive process improvement and automation, supporting our digital finance transformation efforts
Provide strategic financial insight to senior management and contribute to decision-making with timely, clear reporting
Lead and mentor international finance teams, fostering development, collaboration, and accountability across countries

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certified accounting or audit professional, ideally with expertise in Austrian GAAP and multi-entity reporting.
5 years of leadership experience in accounting, ideally in a complex international setup.
Deep knowledge of accounting processes, compliance, and audit standards, with hands-on experience in managing audits.
Experience with consolidation and external reporting, ideally across diverse geographies.
Proficient in financial systems and tools, and enthusiastic about driving digital improvements.
Fluent in both German and English, with strong communication and documentation skills.
Solution-oriented and proactive, with a mindset for continuous improvement.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Remote work options
Full social insurance
Professional growth opportunities
Inclusion and diversity focused work environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

GAAPfinancial statementsgeneral ledger managementintercompany reconciliationstreasury operationsreceivables managementpayables managementaudit managementconsolidationfinancial reporting

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationaccountabilitystrategic insightproactive mindsetsolution-orientedcontinuous improvementmentoringdevelopment

Certifications

certified accounting professionalcertified audit professional