Group Controller

Swisslinx; Zug; Vor Ort; CHF 120’000 - 160’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the investment sector is seeking a Group Controller in Zug, Switzerland. This executive role requires a highly capable finance professional to manage financial operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and lead system optimization, while offering an opportunity for significant impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in accounting and financial management.
• Experience in Controller or Finance Manager role within investment management.
• Fluent in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Manage day-to-day financial operations and reporting.
• Coordinate audits and prepare statutory financial statements.
• Lead implementation and optimization of financial systems.

Kenntnisse

Experience in accounting and financial management

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Swiss CPA, ACCA, or CFA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

Modern ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

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Job Description

Our client is a well-established Private Equity group in Zug, Switzerland.

Job Description

Our client is a well-established Private Equity group in Zug, Switzerland.

On behalf of our client, Swisslinx is seeking an experienced and highly capable Group Controller to join a dynamic and growing Private Equity group headquartered in Zug.

This is a key position within the finance function, reporting to the Group CFO, and plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity, efficiency, and development of the group’s financial operations.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in finance and tax, a strong process- and systems-mindset, and a hands-on approach suitable for a lean but high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day financial operations of the Swiss holding and several foreign sub-holding entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting across the group.
• Liaise with finance teams and local controllers across jurisdictions (Switzerland, Netherlands, US, etc.) to coordinate consolidated financial processes and ensure high-quality group reporting.
• Lead the implementation and optimization of financial systems, including automation of reporting, internal control frameworks, and data governance (e.g., PowerBI, portfolio reporting tools).
• Coordinate audits and prepare statutory financial statements under Swiss, Dutch, and US accounting standards.
• Prepare and file tax returns (VAT, WHT, CIT, Stamp Tax, FATCA) and manage correspondence with external tax advisors and authorities.
• Track investments, manage cash flow forecasts, and monitor performance benchmarks across portfolio entities.
• Support capital calls, fund distributions, and group-level liquidity and treasury planning.
• Contribute to commercial and legal structuring by assessing the financial implications of investment transactions and reviewing related documentation.
• Ensure full compliance with internal policies (AML, governance regulations, etc.) and group-wide organizational frameworks.
• Supervise and mentor junior finance team members, while supporting broader projects in IT, finance transformation, and process improvement.
• Serve as a sparring partner to the CFO and other senior stakeholders on strategic financial topics.
  
  

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in accounting and financial management, including at least 2–3 years in a Controller or Finance Manager role within the investment management or financial services sector.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; relevant certifications such as Swiss CPA (Dipl. Wirtschaftsprüfer), ACCA, or CFA required.
• Fluent German and English are mandatory.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with modern ERP systems, data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI), and process automation is highly valued.
• Solid understanding of Swiss and international tax topics including VAT, WHT, CIT, Stamp Duty, and FATCA.
• Preferably trained in a Big 4 or large international audit/consulting environment with exposure to Swiss holding structures, private equity, financial instruments, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to take initiative and manage complex responsibilities independently while working collaboratively with stakeholders across functions and geographies.
  
  

This role offers a unique opportunity for a senior finance professional to make a significant impact within a fast-paced investment environment, while taking full ownership of group-level finance and controlling responsibilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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