Finance Manager: Accounting & Controlling, High Autonomy

Bathco Ltd.; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

High degree of autonomy

International team

Job summary

Bathco Group, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, seeks a Manager Accounting and Controlling to lead full accounting and payroll functions and to drive process improvements in a fast-paced, international setting.

You will manage a four-person team, oversee GL, AP/AR, closings, VAT and tax, and produce insightful management reporting for the leadership team. Strong German and English, CPA or equivalent, and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in accounting, ideally with international exposure
• Initial experience in controlling, management reporting and KPI definition
• Experience leading a small team preferred
• CPA or equivalent higher education
• Experience with ERP software (MS Dynamics) is a strong advantage
• Excellent Excel and MS Office skills
• Excellent German and English
• Independent, reliable and flexible working style
• Commercial mindset with attention to detail and accountability

Responsibilities

• Own full accounting and payroll functions
• Lead and develop an accounting team of four
• Oversee payments, bank reconciliations and receivables
• Oversee general ledger, AP/AR and data accuracy
• Lead month-end and year-end closings and prepare financial statements
• Prepare VAT returns and coordinate foreign VAT filings
• Prepare tax documentation and audits and maintain controls
• Create management and bank reporting translating data into insight
• Define and track KPIs and report performance
• Drive cross-functional finance projects and support budgeting/forecasting
• Digitise and develop finance processes and systems

Skills

Leadership

German language

English language

Excel

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Initiative

Independent working

Education

CPA or equivalent higher education

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Bathco Group, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, seeks a Manager Accounting and Controlling to lead full accounting and payroll functions and to drive process improvements in a fast-paced, international setting.

You will manage a four-person team, oversee GL, AP/AR, closings, VAT and tax, and produce insightful management reporting for the leadership team. Strong German and English, CPA or equivalent, and ERP experience are essential.