Manager Accounting and Controlling (100%)

Bathco AG; 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

The Bathco Group is specialized in providing green aluminium, raw materials and technology quintessential for the decarbonization of the world. Our headquarter is in Zurich, Switzerland, with branches in other strategically important regions, continuously expanding.

Being a modern, fast-paced company, we are looking for someone with a strong entrepreneurial spirit who wants to move forward together with us.

For our Finance team we are looking for a:

Manager Accounting and Controlling (100%)

Your Responsibilities:

• Full ownership of financial accounting and payroll
• Lead and develop an accounting team of four, setting priorities and supporting their growth
• Oversee payments, bank reconciliations and the follow-up of outstanding receivables
• Oversee general ledger, AP/AR, ensuring financial data stays accurate and current
• Lead month-end and year-end closings including accruals, provisions and depreciation and independently prepare financial statements
• Prepare VAT returns and coordinate foreign VAT filings
• Prepare tax documentation and audits, and uphold accounting standards and controls
• Create management and bank reporting and analysis, translating financial data into insight the leadership team can act on
• Define, set and track KPIs across the business, and report on performance against them
• Drive financial projects across the organisation, from scoping through to implementation
• Support the Group Budgeting and Forecasting process
• Independently digitalise and develop our finance processes and systems

Your Profile:

• 5–10 years’ experience in accounting, ideally with international exposure working for a German or Swiss Entity
• Initial experience in controlling, management reporting and KPI definition
• Experience leading a small team preferred
• CPA or equivalent higher education
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP software is a strong advantage
• Excellent Excel and MS Office skills
• Excellent German and English
• An independent, reliable and flexible way of working
• Commercial mindset, quality focus, attention to detail, a willingness to take responsibility and a get-the-job-done mindset
• Initiative and genuine enjoyment of cross-functional collaboration

What we offer

• Innovative and fast-paced work environment
• An entrepreneurial culture offering multiple opportunities for learning and development
• A high degree of autonomy
• An international team, modern office infrastructure, and the possibility of flexible working

Looking for the most talented professionals, the Bathco Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our commitment is to provide you with the best possible recruitment experience and a neutral assessment of your CV and application. Your skill set, education, and experience are what we focus on. We therefore kindly ask you to support us on this matter by refraining from including any personal details (such as picture, gender, marital status, etc.) on your CV or motivation letter.