Senior Financial Accountant

Carbyne Consulting; Wien; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbyne Consulting seeks a Senior Financial Accountant to support one to two entities in the Europe East region from Vienna. You will manage end-to-end accounting, including audits, asset management, and reconciliations, partnering with regional and global finance stakeholders to drive efficiency.

The role emphasizes US GAAP and statutory accounting, intercompany reconciliations, and process harmonization across entities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Solid accounting experience, preferably in an international environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken). Knowledge of Hungarian or Polish is a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end US GAAP and statutory accounting for legal entities in the Europe East region.
• Own internal and external audits for assigned entities.
• Oversee intercompany reconciliations and regional accounting activities.
• Prepare BlackLine reconciliations for regional entities.
• Collaborate with Finance, AP, Tax and leadership to harmonize processes.

Skills

Intercompany accounting

Audit coordination

SAP

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

BlackLine

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to support one to two business entities within the Europe East region for our global IVD client, based in Vienna. In this role, you will have end-to-end responsibility for internal and external audits across the region, while owning key harmonized accounting activities, including asset management, recurring postings, and account reconciliations. Working closely with regional and global finance stakeholders, you will be a key contributor to driving operational efficiency, process improvement, and accounting harmonization across entities.

Responsibilities

• Entity Accounting: Manage end-to-end US GAAP and statutory accounting for legal entities within the Europe East region, including accruals, prepaids, local tax accounting, trial balance reviews, clearings, and reclassifications.
• Audit Ownership: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits for assigned entities.
• Intercompany & Regional Operations: Take full ownership of intercompany reconciliations across the Europe East region and execute daily/monthly regional accounting activities (fixed/demo asset management, recurring journal entries, P&L reviews, cost center control, T&E accounts, and stock count coordination).
• Account Reconciliations: Prepare and complete BlackLine reconciliations for regional entities.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (Finance, AP, Tax, Country, and Regional Leadership) and external partners (audit firms, local tax authorities).
• Process Improvement: Participate in local, regional, and global finance projects, actively identifying and driving opportunities for process harmonization and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Education & Credentials: Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a Certified Accountant qualification.
• Professional Experience: Solid accounting experience, preferably within an international environment.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with SAP and strong Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel). Experience with BlackLine is an advantage.
• Languages: Fluent in English (written and spoken). Knowledge of another European language (preferably Hungarian or Polish) is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable in a dynamic environment, with strong initiative to improve existing processes.
• Teamwork & Communication: Strong team player with effective communication skills and a proven ability to build solid working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Travel: A valid passport and the willingness to travel abroad, occasionally outside standard working hours or during weekends when necessary.