Senior Lead Accountant

About the role

As Lead Accountant you will own financial reporting, statutory closing processes and controls for the main Swiss manufacturing entity while supporting additional Swiss legal entities. You will act as a technical accounting expert, drive process development and support the transition to international accounting standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial closings under Swiss Code of Obligations (Swiss CO).
• Prepare consolidation reporting for Swiss entities and support group reporting requirements.
• Support the transition to IFRS or US GAAP and own related reporting and reconciliation activities.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate statutory audits.
• Coordinate VAT filings and tax closing activities with external advisors.
• Develop, maintain and continuously improve the Internal Control System (ICS), including risk‑control matrices and key controls.
• Drive improvements within the Record‑to‑Report process and enhance ERP‑supported finance processes.
• Lead finance automation initiatives in collaboration with ERP partners and business stakeholders.

Required profile

• Swiss Federal Diploma in Finance & Accounting.
• 8+ years of experience in financial accounting within industrial, manufacturing, life sciences, pharmaceutical or biotech environments.
• Strong expertise in Swiss CO reporting and practical IFRS and/or US GAAP knowledge.
• Proven experience implementing and maintaining Internal Control Systems.
• Fluent German and very good English.

Required skills

• Swiss CO reporting.
• IFRS and US GAAP.
• Internal Control Systems (ICS) implementation.
• ERP finance process improvement.
• Advanced Excel; Power Query and Power BI.