Head of Accounting & Finance Transformation; f​/m​/d

• Own the full month-end close, aiming for a fast close through standardised postings, automated reconciliations and accruals
• Standardise monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting under Swiss CO, IFRS and USALI
• Redesign the end-to-end processes RtR, PtP and OtC, with a focus on automation and high data quality
• Optimise cash, bank and credit card reconciliations through automated matching

• Own the full month-end close, aiming for a fast close through standardised postings, automated reconciliations and accruals
• Standardise monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting under Swiss CO, IFRS and USALI
• Redesign the end-to-end processes RtR, PtP and OtC, with a focus on automation and high data quality
• Optimise cash, bank and credit card reconciliations through automated matching

• Redesign night audit and daily revenue reporting, linking PMS, POS and general ledger more closely
• Further develop PtP and OtC: AP automation, e-invoicing, credit management and collections for group and corporate clients
• Identify and implement automation and efficiency opportunities

• Ensure timely VAT returns, payroll taxes and other levies
• Act as the main point of contact for the external auditors and tax authorities
• Design and automate internal controls to prevent fraud and protect company assets
• Contribute to the annual budget and rolling forecast

• Build, lead and coach the accounting team across several properties, both functionally and as line manager
• Define roles and hire together with the Talent Acquisition team
• Set clear goals, hold regular performance conversations, and develop career paths
• Work closely with the CFO, Operations, IT and HR; represent the finance function to the executive board

• Several years of professional experience in finance and accounting, ideally in hospitality or services, with first-hand knowledge of operational accounting (closing, AP/AR, VAT)
• Experience leading and developing an accounting team, and enjoyment in passing on your knowledge
• Good understanding of the Swiss Code of Obligations (CO) as well as internal control systems; knowledge of IFRS and USALI
• Experience with modern ERP systems and process optimisation (RtR, PtP, OtC); hands-on practice in AP/AR automation, BI/reporting and Excel (pivot tables and data analysis are your thing)
• Analytical, solution-oriented and pragmatic approach with a "can-do" mindset
• Strong communication skills and experience working across finance, operations and IT
• German and English at C1 level
• University degree in finance or a professional qualification such as "Fachausweis Rechnungswesen", CPA, ACCA or CA

• Several years of professional experience in finance and accounting, ideally in hospitality or services, with first‑hand knowledge of operational accounting (closing, AP/AR, VAT)
• Experience leading and developing an accounting team, and enjoyment in passing on your knowledge
• Good understanding of the Swiss Code of Obligations (CO) as well as internal control systems; knowledge of IFRS and USALI
• Experience with modern ERP systems and process optimisation (RtR, PtP, OtC); hands‑on practice in AP/AR automation, BI/reporting and Excel (pivot tables and data analysis are your thing)
• Analytical, solution-oriented and pragmatic approach with a "can-do" mindset
• Strong communication skills and experience working across finance, operations and IT
• German and English at C1 level
• University degree in finance or a professional qualification such as "Fachausweis Rechnungswesen", CPA, ACCA or CA

• Experience with SAP, Oracle or SUN, and with ERP transformations
• Knowledge of Opera PMS, Yooz or Power BI
• Interest in AI and machine learning in accounting
• Experience across several locations or business units

Andermatt, 4-5 days per week on site during the first 3 months (accommodation can be provided for the onboarding period), then 3 days per week on site, the rest can be worked remote