Senior Controlling Analyst (m/w/d)

LHH; Luzern; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Temporary assignment

Contract extension potential

Job summary

LHH in Lucerne is seeking a Senior Controlling Analyst to join an international team. The role focuses on accounting, US GAAP/IFRS compliance, and coordinating month-end close within a manufacturing context.

We offer a hybrid work model in Schachen, Lucerne, with a 12-month contract and potential extension. Start date 1 January 2027. You will work across Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Manufacturing with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Swiss CPA or US CPA qualification required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and finance in a multinational environment.
• Familiarity with US GAAP, IFRS and Swiss statutory accounting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate booking and justification of accounting transactions.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial records per US GAAP, IFRS and Swiss obligations.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and tax documentation.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Act as primary contact for complex transactions and accounting judgments.
• Assist month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams.
• Manage senior stakeholder relationships across Finance, Tax, Treasury and Manufacturing.
• Serve as main finance contact for assigned manufacturing companies.

Skills

US GAAP

IFRS

Excel

PowerPoint

Power Platform

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Education

Swiss CPA or US CPA

Tools

Power Platform

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

For one of our international clients, we are currently looking for an experienced Senior Controlling Analyst (m/w/d) to join their team in Lucerne.

Working within a complex international structure of entities managed and incorporated in Switzerland, you will act as the main finance contact for manufacturing companies. You will oversee general accounting activities, ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and play an important role in month-end and year-end closing processes.

Your responsibilities

• Ensure the timely and accurate booking and justification of accounting transactions
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial records in accordance with US GAAP, IFRS, and the Swiss Code of Obligations
• Prepare statutory financial statements and tax-related documentation
• Play a key role in internal and external audit engagements
• Maintain and continuously improve internal controls and accounting procedures
• Act as the primary contact for complex transactions and key accounting judgments
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional and international teams
• Manage senior stakeholder relationships across Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Manufacturing
• Serve as the main finance contact for assigned manufacturing companies

Your profile

• A recognized accounting qualification equivalent to a Swiss CPA or US CPA
• Strong professional knowledge of accounting and finance
• Solid understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, and Swiss statutory accounting requirements
• Experience working in a multinational company, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented approach to complex situations
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform or a strong willingness to learn
• Technically confident, with a keen interest in finance processes and digitalization
• Fluent English, both written and spoken
• Clear and concise communication skills, including the ability to communicate and support change
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-changing environment
• Professional and collaborative approach, with a willingness to take ownership and responsibility

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work in a highly regulated and innovative biopharmaceutical environment
• Exposure to global quality processes and cross-functional collaboration
• A dynamic team culture with opportunities for professional growth and development
• A hybrid working model, with a minimum of three days per week on-site. On-site presence may increase depending on business needs
• Location: Schachen, Lucerne
• Contract duration: 12 months, with the possibility of extension
• Employment type: Temporary assignment
• Start date: 1 January 2027