Head of Group Accounting

vor 3 Wochen


Zürich, Schweiz Sportyjob Vollzeit

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In short

The world’s fastest-growing sportswear brand dedicated to driving innovation, sustainability and excellence seeks a Head of Group Accounting. The Head of Group Accounting will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s accounting functions and lead the group accounting team at our headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. The Head of Group Accounting will report to the Global Head of Accounting & Reporting and will collaborate with regional accounting teams, the group reporting team, other centralized group finance functions and shared services teams. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting in compliance with IFRS and U.S. SEC regulatory requirements, including SOX compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leading teams, working with a multinational corporation, excellent knowledge of IFRS, and a strong understanding of U.S. SEC reporting requirements for Foreign Private Issuers.

Your mission

– Lead the group accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in financial accounting & reporting processes;
– Manage the shared services team responsible for group-wide functions;
– Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing process and keep all parties informed of timelines to ensure timely & accurate financial statements;
– Ensure financial statements are compliant with group accounting policies (IFRS);
– Enhance, develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with IFRS, U.S. SEC requirements and other relevant regulations;
– Provide technical accounting guidance and assess/implement any financial regulations and standards changes;
– Develop and maintain robust internal controls over financial accounting processes, in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley;
– Coordinate & collaborate with group and regional finance teams to ensure uniformity, consistency, and accuracy in financial accounting;
– Support strategic initiatives and provide financial insights/analysis to drive business performance and growth; and
– Liaise & coordinate with external auditors for annual audits and quarterly reviews, focusing on the unique aspects of IFRS and SEC reporting.

Your story

– Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA, ACCA, or equivalent international qualification is highly preferred;
– 10+ years of experience in accounting and reporting, including experience in IFRS and U.S. SEC regulatory environments; experience may include external audit or consulting experience with U.S. public companies;
– Demonstrated proficiency in accounting, group consolidation and preparation of financial statements under IFRS;
– Entrepreneurial and results-driven mindset with strong hands-on execution and decision making skills.
– Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with proven ability to lead team and work across different functions and regions, with management, auditors, etc., in a fast-paced environment;
– Strong analytical, organizational, and communication capabilities;
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
– Be passionate and possess a thorough understanding of IT tools that support finance functions and stay up-to-date with automation trends.

Meet the team

Join us as part of the forward-thinking and action-oriented finance team. We constantly strive to challenge the status quo, drive growth, and shape tomorrow’s best practices by thinking differently, acting cross-functionally, and making use of the latest technology. To deliver controlled and sustainable growth, the team brings an entrepreneurial and results-driven mindset and strong analytical and hands-on execution skills.

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