Senior Business Transformation Controller, Switzerland

EMEA Recruitment Ltd; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

EMEA Recruitment is supporting a client in the search for a Senior Business Transformation Controller to take responsibility for statutory accounting and US GAAP accounting for Switzerland.

In this key role, you will work closely with local and international Finance teams, Shared Services, and other business functions to ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements while supporting operational excellence across the Finance organization.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA/ACCA/ACMA/CPA).
• Several years of progressive experience in Accounting/Controllership in an international organization.

Aufgaben

• Lead the local Controllership function, incl. oversight of the Principal Operating Company (POC) with 30+ country ledgers.
• Provide financial oversight, governance and compliance for the Swiss business.
• Lead US GAAP accounting, close processes, accruals, reconciliations, consolidation.
• Oversee Procure-to-Pay processes, including invoice processing, payments and travel & expense.
• Manage intercompany accounting, settlements and reconciliations.
• Lead statutory reporting, tax accounting support, and external audit coordination.
• Partner with Shared Service Centers and regional Finance teams to strengthen governance and standardize processes.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in English

German or French (C1)

Controllership experience

SOX knowledge

Intercompany accounting

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

CA/ACCA/ACMA/CPA

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

EMEA Recruitment is supporting a client in the search for aSenior Business Transformation Controller to take responsibilityfor statutory accounting and US GAAP accounting for Switzerland.

In this key role, you will work closely with local and international Finance teams, Shared Services, and other business functions to ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements while supporting operational excellence across the Finance organization.

Success in this role extends beyond technical accounting expertise.

As a trusted Finance partner, the Senior Business Transformation Controllerbalances local statutory requirements with global Finance standards while influencing stakeholders across a complex matrix organization to deliver well-controlled, efficient, and compliant Finance operations.

The role also drives continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify processes, strengthen the control environment, and drive standardized ways of working across Finance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the local Controllership function, including oversight of the Principal Operating Company (POC), comprising more than 30 country ledgers
• Provide financial oversight, governance and compliance for the Swiss business, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate accounting requirements
• Lead and oversee the accurate execution of:
  • US GAAP accounting and financial close processes
  • Accruals and provisions
  • Account reconciliations
  • Financial close and consolidation activities
• Oversee Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, including invoice processing, payments and travel and expense activities
• Manage intercompany accounting, settlements and reconciliations
• Lead statutory reporting activities, tax accounting support, and external audit coordination for Swiss legal entities
• Partner with Shared Service Centers, Global Process Owners, and regional Finance teams to strengthen governance, resolve operational issues, and lead the simplification, standardization, and implementation of Finance processes, policies, and systems while maintaining strong financial controls

Stakeholder Management

You’ll partner with a broad network of Finance and business stakeholders to ensure effective execution of statutory accounting, financial reporting, governance, and Finance process improvement initiatives.

Success depends on building trusted relationships across functions to align priorities and ensure consistent outcomes within a global matrix organization.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, ACCA, ACMA, CPA, or equivalent)
• Several years of progressive experience in Accounting, Controllership, or Finance within an international organization
• Experience working within a Principal Operating Company (POC) environment is preferred
• Strong knowledge of Swiss statutory accounting requirements, audit processes, tax accounting, and VAT reporting
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience with SOX controls and internal control frameworks
• Experience working with SAP and Microsoft Office applications
• Fluency in English and either German or French (minimum C1)
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, build trusted relationships, and successfully lead cross-functional initiatives within a complex global matrix organization

Job Description

EMEA Recruitment is supporting a client in the search for aSenior Business Transformation Controller to take responsibilityfor statutory accounting and US GAAP accounting for Switzerland.

In this key role, you will work closely with local and international Finance teams, Shared Services, and other business functions to ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements while supporting operational excellence across the Finance organization.

Success in this role extends beyond technical accounting expertise.

As a trusted Finance partner, the Senior Business Transformation Controllerbalances local statutory requirements with global Finance standards while influencing stakeholders across a complex matrix organization to deliver well-controlled, efficient, and compliant Finance operations.

The role also drives continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify processes, strengthen the control environment, and drive standardized ways of working across Finance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the local Controllership function, including oversight of the Principal Operating Company (POC), comprising more than 30 country ledgers
• Provide financial oversight, governance and compliance for the Swiss business, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate accounting requirements
• Lead and oversee the accurate execution of:
  • US GAAP accounting and financial close processes
  • Accruals and provisions
  • Account reconciliations
  • Financial close and consolidation activities
• Oversee Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, including invoice processing, payments and travel and expense activities
• Manage intercompany accounting, settlements and reconciliations
• Lead statutory reporting activities, tax accounting support, and external audit coordination for Swiss legal entities
• Partner with Shared Service Centers, Global Process Owners, and regional Finance teams to strengthen governance, resolve operational issues, and lead the simplification, standardization, and implementation of Finance processes, policies, and systems while maintaining strong financial controls

Stakeholder Management

You’ll partner with a broad network of Finance and business stakeholders to ensure effective execution of statutory accounting, financial reporting, governance, and Finance process improvement initiatives.

Success depends on building trusted relationships across functions to align priorities and ensure consistent outcomes within a global matrix organization.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, ACCA, ACMA, CPA, or equivalent)
• Several years of progressive experience in Accounting, Controllership, or Finance within an international organization
• Experience working within a Principal Operating Company (POC) environment is preferred
• Strong knowledge of Swiss statutory accounting requirements, audit processes, tax accounting, and VAT reporting
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience with SOX controls and internal control frameworks
• Experience working with SAP and Microsoft Office applications
• Fluency in English and either German or French (minimum C1)
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, build trusted relationships, and successfully lead cross-functional initiatives within a complex global matrix organization

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity,and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process,basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.