Staefa, Switzerland

Director Financial Services Switzerland

Head of Accounting – Swiss Headquarters

As Head of Accounting for our Swiss headquarters and holding entities, you will own and lead the local accounting function, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely financial reporting under IFRS and Swiss GAAP. In this highly visible role, you bring strong technical expertise, leadership, and a hands-on mindset to a complex, international environment. In return, you’ll gain the opportunity to shape finance operations at the heart of a global organization, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement while making a meaningful impact.

More about the role

• Lead and own financial accounting and reporting for the Swiss HQ and holding companies
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closings under IFRS and local GAAP
• Oversee core finance operations (RTR, PTP, OTC), intercompany accounting, and cash pooling
• Own statutory reporting, Swiss and international VAT, and support tax accounting activities
• Act as main contact for external audits, internal controls, and governance matters
• Drive process optimization and system improvements (SAP) in collaboration with shared service centers
• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of accounting professionals

More about you

• Degree in Accounting or Finance, with several years of accounting experience, including significant exposure in a Swiss HQ environment
• Strong expertise in IFRS, Swiss GAAP, statutory reporting, VAT, and tax accounting
• Proven experience working with shared service organizations and complex finance operations
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop accounting professionals
• Solid SAP knowledge and a passion for process and system improvements
• Hands-on leader with strong analytical skills, accountability, and resilience
• Fluent in German and English

More about what we offer

As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we’re committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model. We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.

For this vacancy only direct applications will be considered.