Controller - Statutory Reporting & Employee Compensation

On a daily basis you will

• Statutory Financial Statements: Spearhead the meticulous preparation of annual and interim statutory financial statements, adhering strictly to Swiss Code of Obligations accounting principles. This encompasses various smaller international statutory reporting requirements, ensuring comprehensive global compliance.
• Multi-book Bookkeeping: Leverage extensive experience in multi-book bookkeeping to efficiently record transactions simultaneously across consolidated and statutory general ledgers, optimizing financial record-keeping accuracy and efficiency.
• Compliance and Reconciliation: Guarantee the scrupulous fulfillment of all statutory reporting obligations. Expertly manage the reconciliation process between statutory and Group accounts (e.g., US GAAP), proactively resolving any discrepancies to maintain data integrity.
• Audit Management: Act as the principal liaison for external auditors, skillfully planning and managing the annual statutory audit calendar. Coordinate all deliverables and adeptly address audit queries, ensuring a streamlined and highly efficient audit engagement.
• Regulatory Filings: Prepare and submit a full spectrum of required filings, including statutory accounts, tax provisions, and other ad-hoc regulatory or statistical reports, demonstrating a deep understanding of complex regulatory landscapes.
• Accounting Policy: Interpret, rigorously implement, and diligently monitor adherence to local accounting policies and standards. Stay at the forefront of changes in Swiss financial reporting regulations, providing expert guidance and ensuring continuous compliance.
• Process Improvement: Proactively identify, champion, and drive strategic opportunities for enhancing the statutory reporting process. This includes increasing operational efficiency, elevating data quality, and fortifying compliance frameworks.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Cultivate and sustain robust, productive relationships with diverse internal teams (finance, tax, legal, etc.) and key external partners (auditors, service providers), fostering a collaborative and effective working environment.
• Internal Controls: Maintain a resilient and impeccably designed internal control environment, safeguarding the integrity of all financial books and records pertinent to statutory reporting.

The skills you will demonstrate

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Equivalent qualification or relevant professional certification is highly desirable.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or a Swiss-equivalent certification (e.g., certified accountant) is a plus.
• Experience: Candidates have seven to ten years of progressive experience in accounting, with specific experience in statutory reporting for a multinational company.
• Technical knowledge:
• Deep knowledge of Swiss Code of Obligations and  U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with complex accounting consolidations and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills are required.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and financial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and develop a team, particularly within multinational or remote-based reporting structures.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail .

Benefits of Working with Sonar:

• We encourage usage of our robust time-off allocations with 27 PTO days for our employees based out of the Geneva region, plus additional days based on seniority and circumstances.
• We contribute 60% of the total cost for your pension; 13.5% to 15.5% of your base salary for savings; 2% for risk.
• Generous discretionary Company Growth Bonus, paid annually.  
• Commuting:Sustainable mobility options, including carpooling and the refund of 60% of the annual transportation subscription.
• Global workforce with employees in 20+ countries representing 35+ unique nationalities.
• We have an annual kick-off somewhere in the world where we meet to build relationships and goals for the company.