Senior Manager, FAAS - US GAAP & Capital Markets Lead

EY; Zürich; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is expanding its Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team in Switzerland and seeks a Senior Manager to support US-focused markets from Zurich/Basel. You will lead US GAAP and capital markets FAAS projects, guiding cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality client deliverables across industries.

You will collaborate with FAAS leadership, mentor staff, and shape strategies to win new business while advancing your career in a globally connected, diverse environment at EY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent
• US CPA or Swiss CPA/ACCA/CFA preferred
• 9–12 years of experience in audit or consulting focused on US GAAP, PCAOB, SOX, SEC
• Advisory experience with capital markets transactions (IPOs, debt listings, carve-out) encouraged
• SOX 404 knowledge of testing and implementations encouraged
• IFRS knowledge is a plus for GAAP conversion projects
• Proven track record of excellence in project leadership and team mentoring
• Strong technical writing skills and risk management knowledge

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with EY FAAS leadership in Switzerland to shape, develop and execute strategies for clients to meet high expectations
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional and international teams to provide integrated solutions across services
• Lead and manage complex US GAAP/US capital markets/SOX FAAS projects and grow the FAAS US-FMG
• Ensure team members understand client needs and deliver client-focused, clear and accurate outputs
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, building trusted client relationships and promoting FAAS capabilities
• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams with clear direction and constructive feedback

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

SOX knowledge

Project leadership

Mentoring & team development

Technical writing

Risk management

Intellectual curiosity

Proactive & collaborative

Experience with AI in Finance

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Accounting/Finance

US CPA (preferred) or Swiss CPA, ACCA, CFA

Job description

EY is expanding its Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team in Switzerland and seeks a Senior Manager to support US-focused markets from Zurich/Basel. You will lead US GAAP and capital markets FAAS projects, guiding cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality client deliverables across industries.

You will collaborate with FAAS leadership, mentor staff, and shape strategies to win new business while advancing your career in a globally connected, diverse environment at EY.