Head of Group Accounting (f/m/x)

Company Description

Anton Paar develops, manufactures, and distributes high-precision measuring instruments as well as automation and robotics solutions worldwide. Innovation, technological excellence, precision craftsmanship, and a genuine passion for research form the foundation of our success.As Head of Group Accounting (f/m/d), you will assume both functional and disciplinary leadership of our Group Accounting team and take responsibility for key areas of international financial and group accounting. Together with your team, you will support our international subsidiaries and ensure reliable group-wide financial reporting, high-quality financial data, and efficient closing processes. In addition, you will contribute to the further development of our Group Accounting standards, continuously improve our accounting and reporting processes, and actively shape the future development of the department.

Job DescriptionProvide functional and disciplinary leadership to the Group Accounting team and support its continuous developmentTake responsibility for supporting and advising our international subsidiaries on accounting and reporting mattersManage and coordinate monthly and annual closing processes while ensuring high data quality and compliance with group-wide accounting and reporting standardsContribute to the budgeting processPrepare and further develop financial reports, financial KPIs, and variance analyses, and provide relevant information to support management decision-makingContinuously optimize, digitalize, and standardize accounting and reporting processesLead and contribute to cross-functional finance projects and support the further development of relevant systems and processesQualificationsCompleted higher-level commercial education (e.g. business college, university, or

university of applied sciences) or a comparable qualification in accounting, financial reporting, finance, or a related fieldSeveral years of relevant professional experience in accounting, group accounting, or corporate controlling, ideally within an internationally operating companyLeadership experience and a strong interest in supporting the professional and personal development of employeesSound knowledge of accounting and financial reporting as well as experience with monthly and annual financial statementsStrong understanding of financial processes, financial reporting, and broader business and financial relationshipsVery good Excel skills; experience with SAP FI/CO is an advantageVery good command of German and English, combined with a structured, analytical, and solution-oriented approach and strong communication skillsAdditional InformationA reliable and long-term workplace in

our expanding and international high-tech companyAn innovative company culture that promotes technical excellence guaranteeing us the position of a technological leader in the global marketA value-oriented working environment that fosters friendly, supportive cooperation between colleagues and, at the same time, provides room for involvement, dedication and individual responsibilityIndividual training and onboardingWork Outside Office (occasion-related possibility to work outside the office)Professional and personal developmentWe offer a fair and market-aligned salary based on the collective agreement for employees in the metal trade – adjusted to the regional conditions of the Styrian labor market. The minimum gross monthly salary for this position is 4.500 (based on full-time employment). What truly counts for us are your personality, your skills, and the experience you bring.

That’s why we take the time to determine your actual gross salary individually and are happy to offer a higher pay in recognition of your qualifications.#GreatPeople|GreatInstruments #since1922 #AntonPaar #LI-SPIWe do not accept applications via personnel service providers or recruitment agencies and ask all interested parties to submit their documents directly via our career site.

Applications via personnel service providers will not be processed. As a matter of principle, we also do not hire temporary workers, but build on long-term, direct employment relationships. SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: FinanceExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering