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Controller - Austria

Tempo
Location
Remote - Austria
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Finance
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bilanzbuchhalter under the BiBuG, or equivalent qualification in accounting, finance, or controlling
  • Five or more years of full-cycle accounting in Austria
  • Working command of Austrian payroll and payroll tax
  • Practical command of Austrian and EU VAT
  • Professional fluency in German and English
  • Advanced Excel; ERP-native rather than spreadsheet-dependent
Nice to have
  • EU grant financial reporting experience
  • US GAAP and reporting into a US parent company
  • Experience in a manufacturing or capital-equipment environment
  • Personalverrechner certification
  • Startup or scale-up experience, ideally hardware
What the job really is

The Controller role at Tempo involves managing the finance function for the Austrian subsidiary, including accounting, payroll, tax, purchasing, and EU grant reporting. The position requires end-to-end responsibility for financial operations, coordinating closely with the US-based Director of Finance & Accounting and external partners. This is an individual contributor role that supports financial administration and compliance, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to regulations.

Things to weigh
  • Remote position may require strong self-management skills
  • Role involves significant responsibility as the sole finance function owner in Austria
  • No specific salary or benefits mentioned in the posting
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