Role: Financial and Project Controller
Location: Luzern, Switzerland
Contract type: full time
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At Carrier, you’re joining the world leader in healthy, safe,sustainableand intelligent building and cold chain solutions. We create solutions that matter for people andourplanet – and our employees are the heart of it all. We are a company of innovators and problem-solvers who are united by The Carrier Way – our vision,valuesand culture.
As an employer of choice, we strive to provide a great place to work that attracts,developsand retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork and ultimately drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. In short, Carrier’s greatest assets are the expertise,creativityand passion of our employees– and we’re excited for you to join the team.
About Financial And Project Controller Role
This role encompasses two pillars:
Financial Reporting And Internal Control Oversight
Manage and deliver accurate financial reporting statements in accordance with both US GAAP and local GAAP.
Ensure a robust internal control environment for a newly established Swiss-based legal entity.
This position requires a seasoned accountant with extensive experience in financial reporting and internal controls.
Strategic Project Initiatives
Lead key strategic projects aimed at enhancing tools, transaction/process flows across the European organization.
Oversee ERP implementation, reporting tool development, reconciliations, and various ad hoc improvements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams/leaders to drive efficiency and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
In charge of US GAAP and local statutory accounting and tax requirements for a Switzerland-based legal entity
Coordinate and manage the month-end closing processes, including preparation of trial balance for HFM submission and reporting.
Support reviews and analytics on balance sheet results and deep-dive reconciliation reviews
Annual preparation of statutory financial statements, including statutory to US GAAP reconciliation and coordination of the external audit.
Create and maintain accounting standard work documentation.
Implement and maintain a strong internal controls environment in line with Carrier requirements, as well as compliance with local regulations
Assisting and supporting in executing projects (ERP, transactions/business flows…)
Follow up complex and technical topics and new project to implementation.
Strong collaboration with other functional leads
Participate in ad-hoc tasks/projects as needed
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance with several years of financial accounting experience
English and German languages
Specialized knowledge in both US GAAP and Swiss GAAP accounting, along with a good working knowledge of local Swiss taxes and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
CPA/CA preferred
several years sound experience in Financial Accounting
Demonstrated knowledge and application of accounting principles and internal control procedures
Strong PC skills including Microsoft Excel, ERP Applications, SAP S4 Hana, and HFM
Strong communication skills with the ability to present recommendations effectively to management in both written form and orally
Ability to work with different partners and with consulting companies
Adaptable/Self starter
Self-motivated, able to work independently
Strong strategic thinking with ability to plan and execute long-term goals
Excellent time management and organization skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Attention to detail and delivering a high-quality work product within deadlines
Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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