Global Financial Accounting Manager

acushnetgolf; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KJUS seeks a Financial Accounting Manager to lead accounting across Switzerland, Germany and Austria. You will report to the VP, Business Operations and Finance and partner with shared services and external providers to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.

You will oversee statutory filings, maintain strong internal controls, and support budgeting and forecasting. The role requires independent, proactive leadership in a global matrix, guiding a small finance team and influencing senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Graduate-level qualification or professional accounting designation such as CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in senior accounting, controllership, or financial reporting role in a complex matrix organization.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting standards, internal controls, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience working with shared services organizations and/or outsourced accounting providers.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience operating within a multinational or global business environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong local language skills including English, Swiss German, and German.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Review and analyze financial results, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for management action.
• Coordinate period-end close activities with shared services teams, external providers, and corporate finance stakeholders.
• Oversee the preparation and review of statutory financial statements and regulatory filings.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting requirements, corporate accounting policies, and reporting standards.
• Lead balance sheet and financial performance reviews, ensuring appropriate resolution of identified issues.
• Partner with shared services teams to maintain strong financial controls and reporting processes.
• Provide oversight of accounting activities performed by shared services organizations and external service providers.
• Monitor service delivery performance and ensure accounting outputs meet agreed quality and timeliness standards.
• Review significant accounting matters and provide technical guidance where required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and improve reporting efficiency.
• Act as the primary escalation point for accounting and reporting issues affecting the region.
• Partner with operational and commercial leaders to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to improve profitability, working capital management, and operational performance.
• Collaborate with regional and global finance teams to support strategic projects and business initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop finance team members (1 Controller, 1 Financial Accountant).
• Foster strong partnerships across global finance, shared services, tax, treasury, and operational functions.
• Influence stakeholders across a matrixed international organization.
• Effectively manage priorities and deadlines while coordinating activities across multiple geographic locations and time zones.
• Demonstrate strong ownership and accountability while operating independently with limited management oversight.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Independent work

Multinational experience

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional accounting designation (CPA/ACCA/ACA/CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

KJUS seeks a Financial Accounting Manager to lead accounting across Switzerland, Germany and Austria. You will report to the VP, Business Operations and Finance and partner with shared services and external providers to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.

You will oversee statutory filings, maintain strong internal controls, and support budgeting and forecasting. The role requires independent, proactive leadership in a global matrix, guiding a small finance team and influencing senior