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• At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. , , We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world
• At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world
• In a world that's changing faster than ever, our purpose acts as our North Star guiding our more than 400,000 people - providing the context and meaning for the work we do every day. In doing so, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, clients and communities. Thanks to our innovative services in auditing, tax consulting as well as transaction and management consulting, we proudly drive our clients into the future
• To further support the significant growth of our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team in Switzerland, we are looking to hire additional highly-qualified resources in Zurich/Basel. Specifically, as part of this job posting, we are looking for a Senior Manager to support our US-Focused Markets Group (US-FMG). Working across many different industries, you will be executing and leading US GAAP and US capital markets specific FAAS projects. It is all about listening to our clients, asking the better questions, and supporting them in areas where there are no off-the-shelf solutions

Your key responsibilities

• Collaborate with the EY FAAS leadership in Switzerland to shape, develop and execute on strategies for individual clients to meet high client expectations
• Lead and coordinate cross functional and/or international teams in providing integrated solutions across functions for our clients
• Lead and manage complex US GAAP / US capital markets/SOX implementation FAAS projects and contribute to the growth of the FAAS US-FMG
• Take responsibility for the team and ensure each team member fully understands the client's business needs and expectations to develop client deliverables that are client-focused, clear, accurate and well-presented
• Identify, shape, and pursue new business opportunities, developing trusted client relationships and bringing forward relevant FAAS capabilities and solutions as well as many other internal stakeholders with our cross-service line solutions
• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams, providing clear direction, constructive feedback and opportunities for team members to grow their technical, commercial, and leadership capabilities

Skills and Attributes for Success

• To qualify for the role you must have
• Bachelor or Master degree (preferred in Accounting/Finance), complemented with completed further relevant professional education (e.g., US CPA (preferred), or Swiss CPA, ACCA, CFA)
• 9 to 12 years of experience in audit or consulting with a focus on US GAAP, PCAOB, SOX, SEC, and US capital market transactions
• Advisory experience with capital markets transactions, such as initial public offerings (IPOs), public debt listings, carve-out transactions, etc. is strongly encouraged
• SOX 404 knowledge of testing and implementations is strongly encouraged
• IFRS knowledge is not required but a plus to support GAAP conversion projects
• A proven track record of excellence in project leadership, specifically when managing, mentoring and improving a team of high-performing individuals
• Strong technical writing skills and advanced risk management knowledge
• Proactive, flexible and team-oriented from concept and design to implementation of projects
• Experience with AI in Finance is a plus
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to go “the extra mile”

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