Financial and Project Controller 100% (m/f/d)

What is my function?

• Own US GAAP, Swiss GAAP, statutory accounting, tax, and financial reporting requirements for the Swiss legal entity

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting

• Prepare, review, and analyze financial results, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting packages

• Coordinate statutory financial statements, external audits, internal audits, and compliance reviews

• Maintain compliance with SOX and internal control requirements, including monitoring control effectiveness and driving remediation of identified deficiencies, exceptions, and audit findings

• Establish, document, maintain, and enhance accounting processes, standard work, and internal controls to support regulatory and corporate compliance requirements

• Lead and support finance-related projects, including ERP implementations, system enhancements, process improvements, and business transformation initiatives

• Partner and collaborate with cross-functional teams and business leadership, including Finance, Tax, Treasury, Operations, IT, Shared Services, the Controller, CFO, and other key stakeholders to support business objectives and strategic initiatives

• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, controls, reporting capabilities, and business workflows

• Provide financial analysis and support strategic business decisions and management initiatives as required

• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned, consistent with the scope and level of the role

This position offers the opportunity to combine hands-on financial accounting expertise with strategic project leadership in a dynamic, international environment.

What do I need to be successful?

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance combined with at least 8 years of professional experience in financial accounting

• Fluent in English and German (both written and spoken); proficiency in Swiss German is an advantage

• Expert knowledge in US GAAP and Swiss GAAP accounting standards

• Sound understanding of Swiss tax regulations and local compliance requirements

Preferred qualifications and skills:

• CPA or CA certification is highly desirable

• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in financial accounting roles

• Proven expertise in applying accounting principles and implementing internal control procedures

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, SAP S4 Hana, and HFM (Hyperion Financial Management)

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial recommendations clearly and persuasively to management, both in writing and verbally

• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, external partners, and consulting firms

• Flexible and proactive approach with strong self-starter mentality

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities

• Strategic mindset with capability to develop and execute long-term financial and business objectives

• Outstanding time management and organizational abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously

• High attention to detail with commitment to delivering quality work within established deadlines

Languages
German: C2 – Mastery
English: C1 – Advanced

Place of work
Luzern

Vacancy no.
VA-9JF-R7V