Chefe de Consolidação e Contabilidade

Job Description

At Landis+Gyr, we don't just manage energy - we lead the transformation toward a smarter and more sustainable energy future. Landis+Gyr empowers utilities and consumers to optimize energy usage through advanced metering, grid-edge intelligence, and powerful data analytics. Today, our global team of about 3,100 professionals is shaping the digital energy era - developing innovative technologies that support decarbonization, grid modernization, and real-time energy insights. Landis+Gyr - Intelligent Energy, Delivered.!

For our Finance department at the company headquarters in Cham, near Zurich, we are looking for a highly motivated and precise Head of Consolidation and Accounting. In this challenging and rewarding role you will report directly to the VP Group Accounting & Controlling.

Your main responsibilities will among others include

• Lead and coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing and consolidation process for all legal entities of the Company.
• Ensure accurate and complete financial reporting and high-quality management information.
• Maintain and improve the Company's accounting and reporting framework to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal governance requirements.
• Supervise the preparation of statutory and consolidated financial statements and ensure all financial information is accurate and delivered within deadlines.
• Oversee intercompany reconciliation and ensure alignment of reporting across entities.
• Act as key contact for external auditors and ensure a smooth and efficient audit process. Provide accounting guidance and advice to the finance teams and management on complex transactions and reporting issues.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, process documentation, and internal controls. Support the CFO in financial reporting to management and shareholders, including analysis of financial results.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and simplification of accounting and reporting processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting and consolidation team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.

This position requires the following skills & experience

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics. Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or Swiss Certified Accountant is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in accounting, consolidation, and reporting within an international or multi-entity environment.
• Expertise with ERP and consolidation tools, especially in IBM Cognos.
• Technical knowledge in accounting, consolidation, and financial reporting.
• Proven experience in preparing consolidated financial statements and coordinating audits.
• Strong understanding of accounting frameworks, in particular US GAAP/ IFRS and reporting processes.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, concise information for management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across multiple levels of the organization.
• Analytical and structured mindset combined with a hands-on approach.
• Leadership capability to guide and motivate a small, high-performing team.
• Fluent in English; German language skills beneficial.

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