Senior Group Controller (m/w/d)

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

Austria

Available from
August 25, 2026

The annual salary for this full-time position is at least EUR 70,000. Depending on qualifications and experience, we are expressly willing to offer a higher salary.

As Senior Group Controller, you will have end-to-end responsibility for our consolidated financial statements and group reporting, and act as a sparring partner to the CFO, to whom you will report directly. You will be part of a four-person Group Finance team and work closely with around ten local controllers at company level. You will work independently, with a high standard of accuracy, and play an active role in our M&A agenda.

What we offer

• A key role in a growing, private equity-backed European group with a clear buy-and-build agenda
• A direct reporting line to the CFO and genuine influence over how Group Finance is structured
• Clear career progression, including the opportunity to grow into a leadership role in the medium term
• Working from home (up to 2 days a week)
• Device of Choice - you choose the hardware you work best with
• Climate ticket
• Short decision-making processes and a pragmatic, collaborative team across Europe
• Modern office in Vienna

What we expect

Responsibility for monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements at Group level, including the consolidation of all subsidiaries (Lux GAAP and UGB)

Preparation of reporting packages for management, shareholders and banks

Analysis of the performance of the Group and its companies - trends in turnover, margins, costs and earnings - including clear recommendations for action

Support with M&A activities: financial due diligence, purchase price allocation and the integration of acquired companies into our Group reporting and controlling standards

Continuous development and harmonisation of financial statement, reporting and controlling processes within a heterogeneous ERP landscape (BMD at holding company level)

Use of AI and automation tools to make reporting and analysis faster, more accurate and more scalable

Close collaboration with local finance teams in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Denmark and the Czech Republic, as well as with auditors and tax advisers

What you should bring

A degree with a specialisation in finance, accounting or controlling - or an equivalent qualification, such as that of a chartered accountant

Several years' relevant experience in group accounting, controlling or auditing, ideally in an international or private equity-financed environment

In-depth knowledge of consolidation and financial statement preparation processes

Knowledge of accounting in accordance with UGB and Lux GAAP is an advantage

Experience with BMD as Group ERP software is an advantage

Excellent Excel skills and confidence in working with heterogeneous ERP systems

Practical experience with AI tools in the finance sector is particularly welcome - we are actively integrating this into our working methods

A precise, structured and reliable approach to work with a high degree of independence

Business-fluent in German and English