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Head of Finance (f/m/d), full-time in Vienna

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Salary:

13 - 13K yearly

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

Austria

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, At least 7 years of experience in finance and accounting, Proven experience in leading diverse international teams, Strong understanding of fund management and compliance, Proficient in financial software and fluent in German and English.

Key responsabilities:

Lead Finance, Portfolio Controlling, and Fund Reporting teams
Manage day-to-day finances including budgeting and forecasting
Oversee operations of over 30 investment vehicles
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards
Maintain relationships with investors and provide transparent reporting

Speedinvest Private Equity & Venture Capital SME https://www.speedinvest.com/

51 - 200 Employees

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Job description

About Speedinvest

Speedinvest is a leading early-stage venture capital firm with more than â¬1 billion AuM and 30+ investment managers based in Berlin, London, Munich, Paris, and Vienna. Our dedicated sector-focused teams are the first to fund Europe's most innovative technology startups and our in-house operational experts are on hand to offer founders ongoing support with growth, HR, market expansion, and more. Bitpanda, GoStudent, Wayflyer, Open, CoachHub, SchÃ¼ttflix, TourRadar, Adverity, and TWAICE are among our portfolio of 300+ companies.

About the Position

Speedinvestâs Finance team is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Finance to lead their financial operations and contribute to their growth and success. As Head of Finance, you will oversee the Finance, Portfolio Controlling, and Fund Reporting teams, ensuring efficient financial management, information towards multiple stakeholders (management, investors, auditors, regulators), and compliance across all our operations. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in finance, ideally with previous touchpoints in the venture capital, private equity, or investment sector.

Your Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Finance & Accounting, Portfolio Controlling, and Fund Reporting teams, setting goals and ensuring high performance
Manage the day-to-day finances, including budgeting, forecasting as well as accounting and audit of a regulated alternative investment fund manager
Steer the financial operations of over 30 investment vehicles by managing liquidity, supervising capital calls and distributions and financial reportingÂ
Develop and implement financial and tax strategies (e.g. Meldefonds) that align with the fundâs goals and regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with financial/tax regulations and standards across all operations with emphasis on Austria, Germany and USA (Fatca)
Drive projects with and furnish information to multiple stakeholders including regulators, service providers, tax advisors and auditors
Maintain strong relationships with investors, providing transparent and accurate financial reporting and insights
Collaborate with other senior leaders to support Speedinvestâs strategic ventures and investments
Drive continuous improvements in financial processes and integration of systems for efficient operations

Your Qualifications

Bachelorâs or Masterâs degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
At least 7 years of experience in finance and accounting, with a preference for experience in venture capital, private equity, or investment management with a fund or a service provider (e.g. Big Four Audit and Consulting)
Proven experience in leading and managing diverse international teams
Strong understanding of fund management, financial reporting, and compliance in the investment sector is beneficial
A team player comfortable in a fast-moving environment with an entrepreneurial mindset
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and leadership skills
Proficient in financial software (BMD), Excel/Google Sheets, and BI-solutions; familiarity with investment management platforms is a plus
Experience with Austrian Accounting (UGB), asset valuation (IPEV) and (fund) taxation
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders
German and English proficiency is a must

What We Offer?

Opportunity to work in a growing, successful, innovative European Venture Capital Fund Manager as part of an international team at the HQ in Vienna
Work directly and hands-on with all of Speedinvestâs teams, including the investment team, and its startups
Be part of an international, driven, talented, and result-oriented team
Opportunity to continuously learn and grow
Flexible work environment and the ability to work from home on a regular basis
Opportunity to leave your suits behind and wear sneakers to work (if you want)

According to Austrian law, we are required to state a minimum salary for this position. The expected minimum salary for this role is â¬100.000,00 gross annually. The salary will be a competitive package based on previous work experience, hence overpayment is possible.

Speedinvest believes in equal opportunities for everyone and encourages diversity and inclusion. We want to encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply to the Venture Capital world. We process all applications without regard to gender, nationality, race, color, religion, age, disability status, sexual orientation or marital status.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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