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We are looking for a Group Controller for our client - a PE backed SaaS business. You will lead the group-level financial controlling activities, establish strong governance and controls, and ensure timely, accurate, and insightful reporting to both internal and external stakeholders, including private equity investors and the board.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the group’s financial controlling function across multiple international entities.
* Own the consolidated month-end close process and management reporting.
* Oversee statutory reporting and ensure compliance with Swiss GAAP FER / IFRS (as applicable), local entity requirements, and audit standards.
* Work closely with local finance teams to align accounting policies, processes, and controls across the group.
* Drive automation and efficiency improvements across financial systems, tools, and processes.
* Support the CFO in board reporting, investor presentations, and due diligence processes.
* Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisers, and other financial stakeholders.
* Monitor and manage working capital, cash flow forecasting, and treasury functions at group level.
* Support M&A integration and post-deal finance harmonisation.
Qualifications and Experience
* Qualified accountant (e.g. Swiss CPA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
* Minimum 3-4 years' experience in finance, including prior experience as Group Controller, Financial Controller, or in a similar role in a multinational context.
* Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth technology/SaaS environment is strongly preferred.
* Strong knowledge of Swiss GAAP FER and/or IFRS.
* Experience managing group consolidations and multi-entity reporting structures.
* Excellent systems proficiency—experience with ERP (e.g. Workday, NetSuite, SAP) is an advantage.
* Fluent in German
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Software Development, IT System Custom Software Development, and Technology, Information and Media
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