Head of External Reporting

vor 1 Monat


Zürich, Schweiz Michael Page Vollzeit
  • Lead the External Reporting Process: Manage and oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, including filings, earnings releases, and investor presentations.
  • Compliance and Regulatory Filings: Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards (Swiss-GAAP, IFRS) and regulatory requirements.
  • Stakeholder Management and Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with various internal departments, such as Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Investor Relations, to ensure accuracy and consistency in financial disclosures.
  • Financial Statement Preparation: Oversee the drafting, review, and finalization of financial statements, footnotes, and disclosures.
  • Technical Accounting Expertise: Provide expertise on complex accounting issues and reporting implications of corporate transactions (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings).
  • Coordination with Auditors: Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors during the audit and review process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all audit-related deliverables.
  • Internal Controls: Establish and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting, while continuously identifying opportunities for process improvement.
  • Board and Senior Management Reporting: Prepare and present external reporting updates to the CFO, Board of Directors, and other senior leaders as needed.
  • Stay Informed on Regulatory Changes: Monitor and interpret changes in accounting standards and regulations and assess their impact on financial reporting and compliance.

  • Bachelor's/ Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and a CPA is an advantage
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, with a focus on external reporting and filings
  • Experience in a publicly traded company, experience in stock exchange listing (preferred)
  • Certification and strong understanding of IFRS
  • Experience with SIX Swiss Exchange requirements
  • Strong asset if you have already participated in a listing process of a company
  • Experience with regulatory 144A requirements for US investors
  • Experience with Prospectus drafting (in cooperation with external experts/banks/counsels)
  • Deep knowledge of financial reporting requirements, technical accounting principles and regulations
  • Experience with financial reporting systems and tools
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, great PowerPoint presentation ability
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to lead and mentor a team, and work collaboratively across departments
  • Professional fluency in English, German would be a plus

  • Opportunity for personal and career advancement
  • Be an active part of a company that is planning a listing at the stock exchange
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment


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