Overview
As Market Controller Switzerland (m/f/d), you will be responsible for statutory accounting and US GAAP accounting for Switzerland. In this key role, you will work closely with local and international Finance teams as well as other business functions to ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements.
Responsibilities
* Leading the local controllership function, including the Principal Operating Company (POC), which comprises more than 30 country ledgers
* Providing financial oversight and governance for the Swiss business
* Ensuring accurate execution and reporting across:
o US GAAP accounting and financial close processes
o Accruals and provisions
o Account reconciliations
o Financial closing and consolidation activities
* Overseeing Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, including invoice and payment processing as well as travel and expense management
* Managing intercompany transactions and related reconciliations
* Ensuring compliance with all applicable global, regional, and local policies, procedures, and governance requirements
* Supporting and driving standardization and simplification initiatives across the Finance organization
* Preparing quarterly and year‑end reporting packages in line with corporate requirements
* Maintaining responsibility for the internal control framework and SOX documentation while ensuring an effective control environment
* Collaborating closely with the Group Controller and global and regional Centers of Excellence
* Acting as the primary point of contact for internal audits, compliance reviews, SOX‑related activities, and other audit engagements
* Managing statutory reporting, tax accounting, and audit processes
* Serving as the main point of contact for external auditors, tax authorities, and external advisors
Stakeholder Management
Internal
* Lead and coordinate Shared Service Center teams across Record‑to‑Report (R2R), Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P), Order‑to‑Cash (OTC), statutory accounting, and tax‑related matters
* Partner with FP&A and Consolidation teams on close planning, accounting services, and consolidated reporting
* Collaborate closely with the Group Controller on compliance and governance matters
* Work with Revenue Assurance teams on revenue‑related activities and controls
* Partner with cross‑functional teams, including Human Resources, Facilities Management, and Internal Audit
External
* External auditors and consulting partners
* Tax authorities
Profile
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
* Recognized local or international accounting qualification (e.g., CA, ACCA, ACMA, or equivalent)
* Several years of professional experience in Accounting, Financial Controlling, or Finance within an international organization
* Experience in external audit or public accounting is considered an advantage
* Experience working within a Principal Operating Company (POC) model is desirable
* Strong knowledge of local statutory accounting requirements and audit processes, including local GAAP, statutory financial statements, tax calculations, and VAT reporting
* Strong knowledge of US GAAP
* Knowledge of Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements is an advantage
* Experience working with SAP
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
* Fluency in English and either German or French at a professional business level (minimum C1 level) is mandatory
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and team‑oriented approach
* Structured, solution‑oriented working style and strong leadership capabilities
Compensation
* The annual gross salary range for this position is between CHF 112,700 and CHF 170,500, determined based on relevant professional experience, qualifications, skills, and internal compensation structures.
* This position may also be eligible for variable compensation, such as a performance‑based or sales‑related bonus.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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