IT:U is a new technical university in Austria (Linz) dedicated to digital transformation, driven by interdisciplinary research and project-based learning to actively shape this transformation and advance it with a solution-oriented approach.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Responsible for project controlling and administrative management of third-party funded projects.
• Provide proactive guidance to scientific project leaders on financial and administrative matters. 
• Prepare compliant financial reports (e.g., EU, FFG, FWF) in line with funder rules, internal policies, and national regulations. 
• Coordinate internal and external audits; maintain audit-ready documentation and oversee follow-up to implement improvements. 
• Design and refine post-award processes and internal controls for third-party funds.
• Develop and maintain reporting tools to enhance data quality and KPIs.  
• Serve as the primary post-award contact for funding agencies and consortium partners; collaborate with pre-award and legal colleagues on budgeting and contractual compliance. 

Your strengths and skills:

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Financial Controlling or related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in project controlling, research administration, auditing, or financial management. 
• Demonstrated experience with public grants – preferably research funding (e.g., Horizon Europe, FFG and FWF), and a proven ability to interpret and apply funding eligibility rules.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems and reporting/BI tools is highly desirable.  
• English and German at a minimum level C1.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail; strong analytical skills. 
• Professional communication and strong collaboration competencies across diverse stakeholder groups.  

What you can expect:

• Varied and customizable tasks in an innovative educational and research institution.
• Unique opportunity to help build a new university.
• Attractive campus with good transportation connections.
• Free parking or Climate Ticket Upper Austria.
• Flexible working hours through a flextime model and the option for home office.