As our successful Legal Entity Controller, you will ensure the delivery and execution of finance planning, actuals, closing, reporting, compliance, and financial governance activities for the Swiss Principal Legal Entity. In addition, you will provide oversight and leadership to Commercial Legal Entity Controllers across EssCo locations globally.
01Own full financial responsibility for the Swiss Principal Legal Entity, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and financial integrity.
02Responsible for balance sheet management, reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of group and statutory financial statements.
03Ensure agreed services with Financial Shared Services and external service providers are delivered to the required quality and performance standards.
04Provide guidance and oversight on complex accounting matters, journal entries, provisions, accruals, and period-end closing activities.
05Lead and coordinate the Commercial Legal Entity Controlling function globally, driving standardization, governance, continuous improvement, and capability development across legal entities.
06Provide evidence for the Internal Control Framework and drive the timely remediation of control deficiencies and audit findings.
07Partner closely with Finance Business Partners, Tax, Treasury, Shared Services, external auditors, and regulatory authorities to ensure effective financial governance.
Requirements
↳8+ years of experience in Legal Entity Controlling, Accounting, Audit, or Finance leadership roles within multinational organizations.
↳Proven leadership experience managing international finance teams and influencing senior stakeholders across complex organizations.
↳Strong expertise in IFRS, statutory reporting, internal controls, legal entity governance, and multi-jurisdiction compliance.
↳Experience in principal business models, intercompany environments, and finance transformation initiatives, including carve-outs and integrations.
↳University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, Swiss CPA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
↳Strong SAP and financial systems knowledge, combined with excellent communication skills in English and German.
Benefits
＋A unique opportunity to shape and lead the Commercial Legal Entity Controlling function across a global organization.
＋A highly visible leadership role with direct impact on financial governance, compliance, and business performance.
＋Exposure to senior stakeholders across Finance, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Shared Services, and external regulatory bodies.
＋The chance to contribute to a dynamic transformation environment, including carve-outs, integrations, and process optimization initiatives.
Tech stack
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SAP
Company
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Firmenich
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