Accounting Manager (Team Lead AR/AP) (m/w/d)

Accounting Manager (Team Lead AR/AP) (m/w/d)

Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Position: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are seeking an operationally-minded Accounting Manager to lead our transactional finance team. This is a pivotal role for a professional who thrives on creating structure and driving operational excellence within a fast-paced international environment.

As a specialist in process optimization, you will not only manage the day-to-day accounting activities but also act as an architect for financial frameworks that ensure precision and scalability. You will be a key partner to the finance leadership, ensuring that our accounting "engine" runs with maximum efficiency.

Core Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Direct and manage a team of 5-7 accountants focused on Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and Collections. Your goal is to establish high standards of performance and implement robust operational KPIs.

• Financial Reporting & GL: Take full ownership of the General Ledger (GL) for specific Swiss entities, ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closings in accordance with Swiss standards.

• Strategic Deputization: Serve as the primary backup for the Head of Accounting, providing high-level support on technical accounting matters and operational decisions.

• Process Transformation: Continuously evaluate and improve existing accounting workflows. You will play a leading role in enhancing efficiency and preparing the team for future collaboration with international shared service centers.

• Responsibility for financial statements prepared under accounting standards as IFRS and Swiss GAAP.

• Audit Management: Primary point of contact and coordination for external statutory auditors and internal auditors.