Head of Accounting (all genders)

Kapsch is one of Austrias most successful global technology companies. With its comprehensive ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) portfolio Kapsch is actively addressing the challenges of the present and the future with intelligent mobility solutions in a wide range of application areas. As a family-owned company founded in 1892 and headquartered in Vienna Kapsch can look back on 130 years of experience with the future.

We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to head our Austrian accounting this role you will take full ownership of the accounting for all Austrian Kapsch Group companies lead and develop a team of six and ensure accurate timely and compliant financial reporting under both IFRS and Austrian GAAP (UGB). You will be a key partner to Controlling Group Accounting Treasury & Tax auditors and tax advisors and will play an active role in shaping and optimizing our accounting processes.

How Youll Make an Impact

• Professional and disciplinary leadership and development of the accounting team
• Responsibility for the ongoing accounting of all Austrian companies within the Kapsch Group
• Timely completion of monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS including required notes
• Preparation of annual individual financial statements in accordance with Austrian GAAP (UGB)
• Ensuring compliance with all legal deadlines and accounting standards
• Close collaboration with auditors tax advisors authorities and internal departments (Controlling Group Accounting Treasury & Tax)
• Management and coordination of all accounting processes
• Organization and continuous optimization of accounting processes.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Completed degree in business administration with a focus on accounting/finance or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in accounting ideally in an international corporate environment
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and Austrian GAAP (UGB) as well as experience in preparing financial statements
• Demonstrable leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate teams
• Strong understanding of processes and a passion for optimization and efficiency improvement
• Proficient use of ERP systems (Infor knowledge is an advantage) and MS Office
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills
• Strong communication skills initiative and a high sense of responsibility.

What We Offer

• A unique corporate culture rooted in family tradition since 1892 fostering personal growth satisfaction and achievement
• Global market leadership in large-scale tolling and traffic management systems with strong investment in green and sustainable technologies
• Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Grow your skills in an inclusive supportive and collaborative atmosphere.
• A hands-on onboarding with an experienced team to get familiar with the business and domain-related processes
• Social benefits of a modern company e.g.Homeofficemobile devicesflexible working hoursoperating restaurantsmeal discountbridge day regulation bicycle leasingetc.
• A market compliant gross annual salary of EUR 70.000 based on a full-time employment (38.5 hours/week IT Collective Agreement) which can be adapted according to your qualifications skills and professional experience
• The benefits of working for the Kapsch Group

Kapsch is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We attach great importance to a balance in the diversity of our employees. Therefore we welcome all applications without regard to gender age religious beliefs/ideology sexual orientation ethnicity or national origin.

We believe hiring is a human decision. AI supports some of the operational side of our process such as interview scheduling and coordination but every step that matters is handled by a person. Your application will be read your interviews will be conducted and your offer will be made by humans who are genuinely invested in getting it right.

Your local contact person for this position: Tatiana Rezan-Sirotinskis - Talent Attraction Partner Austria T:.

Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1