Finance Manager (m/f/d)

We are looking for a full-time Finance Manager (m/f/d) to take ownership of our accounting function and help us grow.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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