We are looking for a full-time Teamlead Accounting (m/f/d) to take ownership of our accounting function and help us grow. In this role, you will ensure everything runs smoothly – from accurate financial reporting to balance sheet preparation – while guiding a small, motivated team.
You will collaborate closely with tax advisors, auditors, and colleagues across the business, and have the chance to improve processes, implement new systems, and make a real impact on our international growth.
Who we are
paper republic is one of the world’s fastest growing brand of premium notebooks and leather accessories. We design, produce and ship our notebooks directly to 300.000 customers worldwide through our own ecommerce website. We are a dynamic international team of 115 people with more than 35 nationalities who like to develop and implement ideas together. Based in the heart of the 9th district in Vienna, paper republic HQ spread over 1000sqm, bringing together production, warehouse, office and shop in the first district, making it a unique, fun and beautiful place to work.
Your Responsibilities
· You are overall responsible for building, developing, and scaling accounting processes, including insourcing and optimizing the full accounting function
· You will lead and mentor a small accounting team in a fast-growing international environment
· You will manage bookkeeping and account reconciliations, and deliver timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with Local GAAP
· You will closely collaborate with tax advisors, auditors, and other external partners
· You will support the “beauty contest” for selecting a new ERP system and take full project ownership for its implementation and rollout
· You will drive process improvements and cost management initiatives across the accounting function
Your Profile
· You have completed commercial education or hold a degree with a focus on Accounting/Finance, or have an equivalent qualification
· You have several years of professional experience in accounting, ideally combined with leadership experience
· You have strong knowledge of Austrian accounting standards and international accounting principles, including tax implications
· You have experience with ERP systems, ideally including implementation or migration projects
· You have a structured, solution-oriented, and ownership-driven mindset, with excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for leading a team in a dynamic environment
We Offer You:
· A fulfilling role in a young, innovative and international team
· Integration into a dynamic, fast-growing company, where every day brings new opportunities and challenges
· Unique paper republic workspaces in the heart of Vienna, shared with our manufacturing, design and retail teams
· Happiness events, summer parties, after-work events, brunches and outings
· Employee benefits (meal subsidy, public transportation ticket, myClubs membership at a reduced rate, 50% discount on all our products, …)
· A salary of € 3,200.- gross for a 40 h/week, with adjustments based on education and experience
Does this appeal to you? Then let us know why YOU are the right fit for us and send us your application documents.
We look forward to receiving your application!
paper republic GmbH
Augasse 5-7, EG. Stock, Tür Top 1
1090 Wien