ASAP: Financial Accounting Manager DACH (m/w/d)

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* Regional role for Switzerland, Germany & Austria * Hands-on role with strong visibility and stakeholder exposure ## About Our Client ## Our client is a well-established international consumer goods organisation with operations across multiple countries and a collaborative global finance structure. Due to a business-critical need, they are seeking an experienced accounting professional who can join quickly and provide ongoing support to both local and international finance teams. Start: ASAP, at least 6 month contract ## Job Description ## * Own local finance and accounting activities across Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. * Coordinate and review statutory financial statements and management reporting. * Act as the primary finance contact for external auditors and regulatory bodies. * Support Swiss statutory audits and ongoing tax and customs-related reviews. * Liaise with third-party accounting providers responsible for local books and records. * Partner closely with global shared services teams on reporting and accounting matters. * Review financial results, balance sheet positions, and key accounting issues. * Ensure compliance with Swiss GAAP, US GAAP, tax regulations, and internal policies. * Support local tax enquiries, documentation requests, and regulatory submissions. * Drive process improvements and maintain a robust internal control environment. * Provide business support, financial analysis, and ad hoc reporting to headquarters. * Lead and develop a small local finance team. ## The Successful Applicant ## * Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. * Professional accounting qualification preferred (CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, Expert Suisse or equivalent). * Minimum 5 years of experience in financial accounting, controllership, or reporting functions. * **Strong knowledge of US GAAP and Swiss GAAP reporting requirements.** * Experience coordinating statutory audits and working with external advisors. * Exposure to multinational environments and matrix organisations. * Strong understanding of tax, compliance, governance, and internal controls. * Experience working with shared service centres and outsourced accounting providers. * Advanced ERP knowledge, ideally including NetSuite. * Strong Excel and financial analysis capabilities. * **Fluent German and English are mandatory.** * Pragmatic, hands-on, detail-oriented professional with a proactive mindset. * Able to work independently while managing multiple stakeholders and priorities. ## What's on Offer ## * Broad exposure across the DACH region * Close collaboration with global finance leadership * Opportunity to lead key audits and compliance activities * Diverse mix of accounting, reporting, and business partnering Quote job ref JN-102026-7123935 Job Function Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury Specialisation Finance Manager Industry Retail Where Zug Contract Type Interim Job Reference JN-102026-7123935