Interim Accounting Manager EMEA 100%

Michael Page International (Switzerland) SA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary role in Lausanne

Medtech industry experience

Multinational environment

Job summary

Michael Page International (Switzerland) SA is seeking an Interim Accounting Manager for the EMEA region based in Lausanne. You will manage accounting processes, oversee A/P, payroll, fixed assets, intercompany, and general ledger activities to ensure accuracy and compliance.

You will drive cash flow forecasting, coordinate intercompany funding, and implement strong payment controls, while overseeing payroll governance and statutory compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting expertise in US GAAP, statutory reporting, and multinational consolidations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Deep understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, and corporate governance.
• Experience managing outsourced accounting, payroll, and shared-service providers.
• Strong project management and process improvement capabilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth international environment.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting processes for the EMEA region to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Overseeing key accounting operations across the region, including accounts payable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and general ledger activities.
• Driving cash flow management through accurate cash forecasting, intercompany funding coordination, and robust payment control processes.
• Ensuring effective payroll governance by managing payroll accounting, accruals, gross-to-net reconciliations, and compliance with local statutory requirements.
• Partnering with third-party providers, shared service centers, and local finance teams to deliver operational excellence and foster continuous process improvements.
• Acting as the primary escalation point for complex accounting, operational, and regulatory matters, ensuring timely resolution and compliance.

Skills

US GAAP

Statutory reporting

Multinational consolidations

Internal controls (SOX)

Outsourced accounting management

Project management

Process improvements

Excel proficiency

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

English communication

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• International environment in Lausanne.
• Great opportunity in Medtech.

About Our Client

A company in Lausanne operating within the medtech industry.

Job Description

• Manage accounting processes for the EMEA region to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Overseeing key accounting operations across the region, including accounts payable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and general ledger activities.
• Driving cash flow management through accurate cash forecasting, intercompany funding coordination, and robust payment control processes.
• Ensuring effective payroll governance by managing payroll accounting, accruals, gross-to-net reconciliations, and compliance with local statutory requirements.
• Partnering with third-party providers, shared service centers, and local finance teams to deliver operational excellence and foster continuous process improvements.
• Acting as the primary escalation point for complex accounting, operational, and regulatory matters, ensuring timely resolution and compliance.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Accounting Manager EMEA 100% should have:

• Strong technical accounting expertise in US GAAP, statutory reporting, and multinational consolidations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Deep understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, and corporate governance.
• Experience managing outsourced accounting, payroll, and shared-service providers.
• Strong project management and process improvement capabilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth international environment.
• Fluent English communication skills.

What's on Offer

Our client offers you:

• A temporary role in Lausanne.
• The opportunity to contribute to accounting operations in the medtech industry.
• Valuable experience in a multinational environment.