Senior Consultant - US-Focused Markets Group (US-FMG) FAAS

EY; Zürich; On-site; CHF 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Future-focused skill development

Flexible working environment

Diverse and inclusive culture

Job summary

EY is looking for a Senior Consultant in Zürich to join our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team. You will support US-Focused Markets by leading US GAAP and SOX compliance projects across various industries. This role involves developing client strategies, delivering advisory services, and fostering relationships while managing high-performing teams. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance, relevant certifications, and 2-5 years of experience in consulting or audit, along with strong English skills. Join us to shape your future today!

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in audit or consulting with a focus on US GAAP, PCAOB, SOX, SEC.
• Advisory experience with capital markets transactions is strongly encouraged.
• Strong English skills are a prerequisite; German and French are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to develop client strategies.
• Deliver US GAAP and SOX advisory services.
• Support ESG-related disclosure requirements.
• Engage new opportunities related to FAAS projects.

Skills

US GAAP

SOX compliance

Financial analysis

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Client relations

Education

Bachelor or Master's degree in Accounting/Finance

US CPA, Swiss CPA, ACCA, or CFA

Job description

The opportunity

To further support the significant growth of ourFinancial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS)team in Switzerland, we are looking to hire additional highly-qualified resources inZurich/Basel. Specifically, as part of this job posting, we are looking for a Senior Consultantto support our US-Focused Markets Group (US-FMG). Working across many different industries, this individual will develop by executing and leading US GAAP, SOX 404 and , US capital markets specific FAAS projects. It is all about listening to our clients, asking the better questions, and supporting them in areas where there are no off-the-shelf solutions.

Your key responsibilities

• Collaborate with the EY FAAS leadership in Switzerland to develop and execute on strategies for individual clients to satisfy high client expectations
• Work with other service lines and subject matter experts in providing an integrated service delivery model across functions in an international team to meet our clients’ high expectations
• Be responsible for supporting and delivering US GAAP / US capital markets type FAAS projects and contribute to the growth of the FAAS US-FMG
• Be responsible for delivering SOX 404 advisory service in connection with transactions and support with Day 2 topics
• Participation in projects to implement ESG-related disclosure requirements including process and controls around the required disclosures
• Support the team in fully understanding the client's business needs and expectations to develop client deliverables that are client-focused, clear, accurate and well-presented
• Team player focusing on coaching our colleagues locally and our off-shore team with a high degree of initiative and a high sense of responsibility
• Ensure work is delivered in a timely manner and in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Engage and develop new opportunities related to new FAAS projects, solutions, and relationships
• Ability to understand clients needs from transactions to SOX compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree (preferred in Accounting/Finance), complemented with completed further relevant professional education (e.g., US CPA (preferred), or Swiss CPA, ACCA, CFA)
• 2 to 5 years of experience in audit or consulting with a focus on US GAAP, PCAOB, SOX, SEC, and US capital market transactions
• Advisory experience with capital markets transactions, such as initial public offerings (IPOs), public debt listings, carve-out transactions, etc. is strongly encouraged
• Experience with SOX 404 process and controls is highly encouraged.
• IFRS knowledge is not required but a plus to support GAAP conversion projects
• A proven track record in managing high-performing teams, including offshore/remote resources.
• Strong risk management knowledge and technical writing skills
• Proactive, flexible and team-oriented from concept and design to implementation of projects. Intellectual curiosity and willingness to go “the extra mile”
• Ability to build relevant internal and external networks in a fast-paced, international environment, fostering sustainable relationships.
• Strong English skills (speaking and writing) is a prerequisite, German and French are a plus.

What we offer

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

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