Manager Finance Accounting

About the role

Our client, an internationally operating premium consumer goods company near Zug, is seeking an experienced Manager Finance & Accounting to lead accounting, financial reporting and compliance for the DACH region. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely reporting, coordinating closing activities and acting as a key interface between regional stakeholders, international finance teams and external providers.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of monthly, quarterly and annual closing and reporting activities for the DACH region.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with local statutory requirements and group accounting policies.
• Review balance‑sheet reconciliations, intercompany transactions and other key accounting areas.
• Coordinate regional finance teams, shared service functions, external providers and auditors.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and management reporting.
• Provide financial insights on profitability, working capital, risks and business performance.
• Maintain effective internal controls and manage audit, compliance and risk‑related matters.
• Identify and implement improvements across accounting, reporting and finance processes.

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent.
• At least five years of senior accounting, financial reporting or controllership experience.
• Strong knowledge of closing, statutory reporting, accounting standards, internal controls and audit processes.
• Experience in an international environment, preferably covering Switzerland and other DACH markets.
• Hands‑on, autonomous and comfortable managing multiple countries and priorities.
• Fluent in English and German.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Solid experience with ERP systems.