Real Estate Group Financial Controller

Thespis GmbH is a family-led international investment and real estate firm based in Vienna, Austria. Since 1991, we’ve focused on long-term, sustainable investments across a portfolio of industrial, commercial, and residential properties in Austria, Central and Eastern Europe, and, more recently, Canada. With a small, close-knit team spread globally, we operate with flexibility, autonomy, and a hands‑on approach, valuing accountability, cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to adapt across cultures and jurisdictions.

We are looking for a highly capable, hands‑on International Group Controller (Real Estate Portfolio) to manage the financial operations of our international real estate portfolio. This role combines strategic financial oversight, such as multi‑entity consolidation, cash flow forecasting, and tax coordination, with practical, day‑to‑day finance tasks like managing datarooms, vendor payments, and insurance claims. Ideal for a self‑starter based in Europe, this position offers broad exposure, high ownership, and the chance to shape financial processes across multiple countries in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment.

This is a Full‑Time remote role.

• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• 8+ years of experience in senior finance roles such as Group Controller, Head of Finance, or Regional Controller.
• Proven experience managing international, multi‑entity financials, including consolidations and monthly closes.
• Strong background in financial control, cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and internal reporting.
• Comfortable coordinating with external CPAs and tax advisors across multiple jurisdictions.
• Hands‑on mindset with willingness to manage tasks like payments, insurance claims, contracts, and legal datarooms.
• Experience with international tax documentation, review processes, and issue resolution.
• Familiarity with high‑value portfolio oversight (8‑9 figures) in investment or asset‑heavy environments.
• Prior work experience in real estate, holding companies, or family offices.
• Exposure to building or improving financial systems, CRMs, dashboards, or document management systems.
• Big 4 audit, advisory, or transaction services background is a plus.

• Consolidate and review monthly financial closes across all legal entities and jurisdictions.
• Prepare monthly consolidated reports and annual group‑level cash flow statements.
• Build and maintain cash flow forecasts and liquidity plans across the international portfolio.
• Monitor weekly bank balances and prepare monthly liquidity reports covering cash and marketable securities.
• Conduct revenue audits to identify missed rent indexation, step‑ups, or other optimization opportunities.
• Audit expenses across entities and flag unnecessary costs or savings opportunities.
• Create and maintain a centralized CRM with tenant‑level lease data, rent terms, and indexation clauses.
• Build monthly real estate performance dashboards tracking occupancy, vacancy, rent, and tenant metrics.
• Coordinate with CPAs and advisors to support tax filings and ensure compliance in all jurisdictions.
• Review tax filings and identify discrepancies or risks prior to submission.
• Maintain and standardize financial and legal datarooms across the group.
• Handle operational finance tasks such as contract management, insurance claims, regulatory filings, and bank payment setup.
• Full ownership of group‑level financial operations across a growing, 9‑figure international real estate portfolio.
• High‑impact role with direct exposure to founders and decision‑makers.
• Flexible, remote‑first work environment with autonomy and trust.
• Opportunity to shape financial systems, dashboards, and internal reporting infrastructure from the ground up.
• Cross‑border collaboration with CPAs, legal advisors, and teams across multiple jurisdictions.
• Paid sick leave, PTO, and recognition of public holidays in your country of residence.
• Clear potential for expanded responsibility as the portfolio and company continue to grow.

❌ You haven’t managed multi‑entity, cross‑border financials or consolidations.

❌ You lack experience with cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.

❌ You’re not comfortable reviewing tax documentation or coordinating with international CPAs.

❌ You’re unwilling to handle hands‑on finance tasks like vendor payments, insurance claims, or dataroom setup.

Our hiring process is made up of four parts, so please be aware that you will need to dedicate time for a questionnaire, a video, and two 1‑on‑1 interviews.

Thank you for taking the time to consider this position. I look forward to hearing from you soon!