Manager, Accounting & Reporting

alcon; Freiburg; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Alcon in Switzerland seeks a Manager, Accounting & Reporting - Revenue to lead a global revenue team, ensure IFRS 15 compliance, and maintain a SOX control environment while partnering with Local Finance, BPA, and Commercial teams.

The role focuses on end-to-end revenue recognition, month-end close, data integrity, and process improvements, with opportunities to drive automation, governance, and cross-country collaboration.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance required; professional certification preferred (CA/CPA/ACCA).
• Solid IFRS and SOX experience in multinational environments.
• Proven revenue accounting expertise and auditing/controls background.

Aufgaben

• Oversee end-to-end revenue accounting in line with IFRS 15 and internal policies.
• Lead month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Ensure SOX controls and AMA guidelines are applied across revenue processes.
• Coordinate with Local Finance, BPA, Commercial, Consolidation & Reporting across time zones.
• Drive process improvements and automation to enhance data quality and reporting.

Kenntnisse

IFRS knowledge

SOX compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Chartered Accountant or equivalent (CPA/ACCA)

Tools

SAP

FCRS

APMR

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?

The Manager, Accounting & Reporting - Revenue, leads a high-performing team responsible for end-to-end revenue accounting, ensuring compliance with IFRS (especially IFRS 15) and Alcon policies. The role delivers timely, accurate revenue reporting, maintains a SOX-compliant control environment (including proper separation of duties), and partners with cross-functional stakeholders to provide financial insight and drive business value. The Manager also champions process automation, talent development, and a culture of continuous improvement in support of Alcon’s broader business and DEI priorities.

In this role, a typical day will include:

Revenue Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee revenue accounting activities, ensuring compliance with IFRS 15 revenue recognition standards and seamless integration with Alcon’s internal accounting policies and procedures.

• Review contracts with customers and ensure accurate recognition of revenue and management of associated balance sheet positions, including accruals, rebates, deductions, trade receivables, and other related accounts.

• Lead a timely and precise month-end close process for all revenue-related areas, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and thorough variance analyses.

• Review and validate revenue reporting within Alcon’s consolidation systems and other management reporting systems, ensuring consistency and alignment with both IFRS requirements and the Alcon Accounting Manual.

• Proactively monitor the completeness and accuracy of revenue data, collaborating cross-functional to resolve discrepancies and ensure the integrity of financial information.

Close, Controls & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with IFRS, the Alcon Accounting Manual (AMA), and internal control requirements—including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations where applicable—by proactively monitoring and implementing relevant standards and policies.

• Maintain and continuously enhance a robust internal control environment over revenue-related processes, ensuring comprehensive documentation of all key controls, procedures, and workflows in alignment with best practices.

• Provide proactive support for internal and external audits by preparing thorough documentation, timely explanations, and detailed analytical support regarding revenue accounting matters, thereby facilitating efficient and effective audit processes.

• Lead the timely identification, resolution, and remediation of reconciliation items to ensure accurate financial reporting and sustained compliance with internal and external requirements.

Business Partnering & Coordination

• Foster strong collaboration with key stakeholders—including Local Finance, Business Planning & Analysis (BPA), Commercial teams, Consolidation & Reporting, and AGS—leveraging strong business knowledge to ensure accurate accounting treatment and comprehensive understanding of revenue drivers across multiple time zones and countries.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for revenue-related accounting matters, providing expert guidance and well-substantiated accounting conclusions while managing intricate stakeholder relationships in a global context.

• Drive alignment between financial reporting and business performance insights by proactively facilitating communication and knowledge sharing among diverse stakeholders, ensuring clarity and consistency across geographical regions.

Process Improvement & Projects

• Provide hands-on leadership in identifying and driving process improvement initiatives focused on increasing efficiency, automation, and standardization

• Collaborate cross-functional to lead or actively participate in projects designed to enhance data quality, improve reporting accuracy, and accelerate closing timelines.

• Champion digitalization by supporting the implementation of new systems, tools, and accounting requirements, proactively adapting processes and reporting to align with evolving standards.

Team Leadership & Support

• Empower and coach senior associates to achieve their full potential, fostering professional growth and accountability within the team.

• Strategically coordinate and prioritize team activities, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of high-quality outputs that meet organizational expectations and deadlines.

• Champion a culture of collaboration

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

Education & Experience :

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent international certification preferred (e.g., CPA, ACCA).

• Solid accounting and reporting experience within multinational organizations and/or within accounting audit firm with a strong record in accounting revenue

• Previous exposure to SOX, IFRS essential

Technical skills :

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting principles

• Solid knowledge of revenue processes and internal controls

• Experience with SAP and reporting tools (e.g., FCRS, APMR)

• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis

• Ability to work with large datasets and ensure data accuracy

Soft skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work cross functional and multicultural teams, with a collaborative and agile mindset.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership abilities.

• Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement

• Ability to prioritize

• Team-oriented with leadership and coaching capabilities

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Manage your own workload and schedule while hitting your set targets
• Collaborate with teammates to share best practices and learnings as work evolves
• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities

Alcon Careers

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