Accounting Manager
Frontiers
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Lausanne • Switzerland
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About the role
- Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of our financial information.
- Own the month-end close process, leads day-to-day accounting operations, and supports strategic decisions with clean, well-controlled financial data.
- Manage, lead and mentor an accounting team of 4 direct reports (GL & AP accounting).
- Prepare monthly financial statements, reporting & ad hoc analysis as required.
- Review and approve all transactions entered in the financial system by the team.
- Collaborate with external accountants for year-end reconciliations and monthly/quarterly or annual tax returns (VAT, CIT, etc.).
- Supervise year-end closing processes and manage audits with external parties for parent company & its subsidiaries.
- Coordinate with external teams for any projects impacting accounting.
Requirements
- Solid understanding of core accounting and finance concepts, including month-end close, revenue and expense recognition, accruals, and reconciliations.
- Experience supporting business decision-making through accurate reporting, analysis, and clear communication of financial results.
- Ability to understand how operational activities flow through to the financial statements.
- Experience working within a control framework and supporting audits and compliance requirements.
- Technical skills CPA certification a strong plus.
- 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years experience in a similar Accounting Manager or senior-level role.
- Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems.
- Advanced skills in Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, lookups) and comfort working with large data sets.
Benefits
- 4 additional wellbeing days in addition to existing annual leave allowance
- Access to learning platforms and dedicated learning & development time
- A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free online yoga classes and an employee assistance plan
- Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer
- Additional benefits depending on your location (e.g. pension plan and private medical care)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
month-end closerevenue recognitionexpense recognitionaccrualsreconciliationsfinancial reportingad hoc analysisaudit managementfinancial statement preparationdata analysis
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationdecision-makingorganizational skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailstrategic thinkingteam management
Certifications
CPA