Senior Group Controller - Hybrid, PE-Backed Growth & M&A

exceet Card Group AG; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct CFO reporting

Career progression

Remote work (2 days)

Device of Choice

Climate ticket

Collaborative European team

Modern Vienna office

Job summary

exceet Card Group AG is seeking a Senior Group Controller to own end-to-end Group accounting and reporting. You will partner with the CFO, lead a four-person Group Finance team, and collaborate with local controllers across Europe.

The role includes driving consolidation, group reporting and M&A activities within a private equity-backed European group. You work independently with a high standard of accuracy, contribute to AI-enabled reporting, and have impact across multiple jurisdictions from a

Qualifications

• Degree with specialisation in finance, accounting or controlling or equivalent qualification (e.g., Chartered Accountant).
• Several years' experience in group accounting, controlling or auditing, ideally in international/private equity-financed environment.
• In-depth knowledge of consolidation and financial statement preparation processes.
• Knowledge of UGB and Lux GAAP is an advantage.
• Experience with BMD as Group ERP software is an advantage.
• Excellent Excel skills and proficiency with heterogeneous ERP systems.
• Experience with AI tools in finance is welcome; integration is ongoing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements at Group level, including consolidation of all subsidiaries (Lux GAAP and UGB).
• Prepare reporting packages for management, shareholders and banks.
• Analyze Group performance and identify actionable recommendations (turnover, margins, costs, earnings).
• Support M&A activities: due diligence, purchase price allocation and integration into Group reporting/controlling standards.
• Develop and harmonise financial statement, reporting and controlling processes across a heterogeneous ERP landscape (BMD at holding level).
• Utilize AI and automation to speed up reporting and improve accuracy and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with local finance teams in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Denmark, Czech Republic; liaise with auditors and tax advisers.

Skills

Consolidation

Group accounting

M&A experience

Bilingual: German/English

Education

Finance/accounting degree or CA

Tools

BMD ERP

Job description

exceet Card Group AG is seeking a Senior Group Controller to own end-to-end Group accounting and reporting. You will partner with the CFO, lead a four-person Group Finance team, and collaborate with local controllers across Europe.

The role includes driving consolidation, group reporting and M&A activities within a private equity-backed European group. You work independently with a high standard of accuracy, contribute to AI-enabled reporting, and have impact across multiple jurisdictions from a