Accounting Manager

E123 Sulzer Management AG; Winterthur; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program/healthcare

On-site car parking/public transport

Discount range access

Job summary

Sulzer is hiring an Accounting Manager in Winterthur to lead key accounting activities and ensure accurate financial reporting. You will support planning, controlling, and collaborate with Finance, Tax and Treasury stakeholders.

The role covers monthly/half-year/annual statements, cost and profit centre accounting, budgets, forecasts and liquidity coordination. You’ll interact across accounting processes, improving controls and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Commercial/finance education with further qualification in Finance and Accounting.
• 2–3 years of professional experience in finance and accounting.
• Knowledge of Swiss accounting and IFRS required.
• Advanced Excel and SAP FI/CO experience.
• Fluent German (C2) and good English (B2).

Responsibilities

• Manage financial and operational accounting activities.
• Prepare monthly, half-year and annual statements per IFRS and Swiss rules.
• Oversee cost centre and profit centre accounting.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and monthly reports.
• Analyze statements and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Coordinate liquidity planning, intercompany matching and netting.
• Be the focal point for A/R, A/P and subledger topics.

Skills

German (C2)

English (B2)

Excel

Teamwork

Communication

Education

eidg. Fachausweis or equivalent

Tools

SAP FI/CO

TMS IT2

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

Join our Headquarter team in Winterthur as an Accounting Manager and take responsibility for key accounting activities of Sulzer AG. In this role, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, support planning and controlling activities, and collaborate closely with stakeholders across Finance, Accounting, Tax and Treasury.

What you will do:

• Manage financial and operational accounting activities.
• Prepare monthly, half-year and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and Swiss requirements.
• Manage cost centre and profit centre accounting.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and monthly financial reporting.
• Analyse financial statements and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Coordinate liquidity planning, intercompany matching and netting.
• Act as a contact for accounts receivable, accounts payable and subledger-related topics.
• Contribute to improving accounting processes and controls.

What you need to succeed:

• Commercial education with further qualification in Finance and Accounting (eidg. Fachausweis) or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of professional experience in finance and accounting.
• Good knowledge of Swiss accounting requirements and IFRS.
• Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of SAP FI/CO.
• Fluent German (C2) and good English (B2).
• Independent, reliable and detail-oriented working style.
• Strong communication, teamwork and customer orientation.
• Knowledge of TMS IT2 is an advantage.

What we offer you

• 25 days holidays (exclusive of bank holidays) + service days
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program/health care
• On-site car parking/public transport allowance
• Access to a wide range of discounts

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a TopEmployer2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world. With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team. We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success. We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.

Join our team now to grow your expertise and develop solutions that truly make a difference! Are you interested in other oppportunities at Sulzer? Feel free to introduce yourself to our team