Accounting Manager - non-profit
The Accounting Manager will be in charge of the following : Accounting and financial operations
- Oversee and manage all accounting operations for both Swiss and French offices, and ensure compliance with local accounting standards.
- Coordinate the consolidation of financial statements from both countries, aligning with international accounting standards where applicable : this is the main part of the position, considering it is key for the structure's development to globally structure accounting and consolidation.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of financial audits, tax filings, and other regulatoryrequirements in France and Switzerland.
For other regions, adapt to each audit requirements to coordinate with local team.
- Seek improvement opportunities and provide leadership to guide the global team in adopting these practices.
- Maintains the chart of accounts.
Cash management
- Manage the cash needs in head office and the regions, ensuring the right level of cash is available in various entities, and its reporting.
- Manage banking relationships, acting as a liaison with banks to facilitate wire transfers and optimize transactions globally.
Serve as the liaison with other financial institutions.
Compliance
- Maintain current working knowledge of pertinent accounting and other regulatory requirements to ensure compliance. Identify and adopt sector-standard best practices.
- Serve as the main point of contact for detailed interactions with external auditors and tax accountants.
- Comply with and complete necessary reporting for any local, state and national government reporting requirements, tax filings and other filings.
This position includes 1 direct report management, helping for accounting operations, and strong involvement in the global deployment project of a new ERP.
The ideal profile should present :
- Minimum bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and international accounting standards
- 10y+ of accounting experience, specifically in France and / or Switzerland within an international context
- Proven experience with the accounting standards and regulatory environments of France and / or Switzerland, and financial consolidation
- Fluent English and French
- High level of integrity and ethical standards
This position will require strong motivation and resilience, as the structuring of accounting on a global scale will necessitate adapted communication, solutions, and change management.
The opportunity to join an impactful organization, and to play an important strategic part in its growth as a true Accounting expert but also business partner.