Senior Accounting & Controlling Specialist (m/f/d)

Senior Accounting & Controlling Specialist (m/f/d)

Take the Lead as Our Next Senior Accounting & Controlling Specialist (m/f/d)

• Assignment period: 01.01.2027 – 31.12.2027
• Location: Lucerne, Switzerland
• Employment type: Temporary placement

For our client, an internationally active manufacturing group with multiple legal entities based in Switzerland, we are looking for a Senior Accounting & Controlling Specialist (m/f/d). The company stands out for its complex, multi-entity structure and its strong focus on precise, cross-border financial reporting.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for complex accounting judgments and cross-departmental matters, working closely with Finance, Tax, Treasury and manufacturing teams
• Ensure accurate and timely booking of accounting transactions in line with US GAAP, Swiss Code of Obligations and IFRS
• Prepare statutory financial statements and supporting tax documentation
• Take an active role in internal and external audits
• Continuously strengthen internal controls and refine accounting procedures
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the organization

Your Profile

• Accounting qualification equivalent to a Swiss or US CPA
• Strong accounting and finance expertise, combined with analytical, solution-oriented thinking for complex situations
• Confident command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, plus willingness to learn Power Platform tools
• Tech-savvy mindset with genuine interest in finance-driven process improvement
• Fluent English, with clear, confident written and verbal communication, including the ability to support change
• Proactive, adaptable personality that thrives in a fast-paced, international environment
• Team-oriented and professional, with a willingness to take on responsibility
• Prior exposure to or solid understanding of multinational company structures

Why nemensis

• Nemensis AG is your specialized recruitment partner in the Life Sciences sector, based in Basel.
• Comprehensive guidance and support throughout the application process provided by our consultants.
• Access to an extensive client network and exciting positions across north-western Switzerland.
• Fast and straightforward entry through individual guidance and support during the application process.

At nemensis ag, we've already connected thousands of candidates with their dream job – helping them grow professionally or find their way back into the job market. What can we do for you and your career today? Get in touch with us about this Senior Accounting & Controlling Specialist (m/f/d) role in Lucerne.

📩 Phill Rogers, Consultant, Phillip.Rogers@nemensis.com

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