Global Finance & Reporting Manager (US GAAP + SOX)

Coperion; Niederlenz; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Coperion is seeking an experienced Group Accountant to lead international accounting activities, including US GAAP reporting, VAT declarations, and payroll reconciliation. The role collaborates with shared services and project teams, ensuring accurate financial data across Switzerland, EMEA, and the US within OneStream and related systems.

The ideal candidate brings several years of international accounting experience, strong English and German communication, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Several years’ experience in international accounting
• Good written and verbal English and German communication skills
• Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail and prioritize diverse projects
• Willingness to identify root causes and implement process improvements
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture, encouraging open communication and teamwork
• Willingness to collaborate with virtual teams in shared service centers
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting or Accounting Education (eidg. Fachausweis)
• Big 4 audit experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordination, preparation and support of internal and external audits (SOX-EY-Tax Audits)
• Timely and accurate monthly reporting according to US GAAP and statutory reporting for Coperion K-Tron Switzerland and for subsidiaries in EMEA and US in OneStream and Forecasts
• Timely TAX declarations with support from external specialists including VAT declarations in CH, DE, UK and FR
• Support AR and AP specialists locally and at shared service center
• Intercompany recharges, commissions and IC-Matching
• Cash Collection and Accounts Receivables bad debt reserve
• Accounts Payable payments and Cash Forecast
• Goods received not invoiced reconciliation
• Maintain Project Accounting and support Project Controlling regarding Project Capitalization, Gross Margin and Variance analysis
• Review material cost variances, inventory and revenue cut off and update product cost calculations
• Responsible for every accounting related matter including mapping, maintenance of chart of accounts, cost centers and Business Units
• Account reconciliations and supervision of Shared Service Center
• Quick support for ad-hoc requests from Group Finance, local management and project management
• Leasing tool super user
• Payroll reconciliation between HR and ERP-System
• Other tasks and Ad hoc projects

Job description

Coperion is seeking an experienced Group Accountant to lead international accounting activities, including US GAAP reporting, VAT declarations, and payroll reconciliation. The role collaborates with shared services and project teams, ensuring accurate financial data across Switzerland, EMEA, and the US within OneStream and related systems.

The ideal candidate brings several years of international accounting experience, strong English and German communication, and proficiency in Excel.