Head of Accounting

Head of Accounting – Switzerland (m/f/x)

We have been exclusively mandated by Amrize to hire their next Head of Accounting.

A little over a year ago, Amrize became its own company, spun out after more than a century as part of something much bigger. It kept the depth of that history, but had to build its own structure. It's now listed on both the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.

That's where you'd come in. As Head of Accounting, you'd own the accounting for the Corporate Holding structure under Swiss Code of Obligations and US GAAP, and you'd do it together with a small team.

The work itself is broad: statutory accounting and group reporting, budget and Mid-Term Plan ownership, treasury and M&A-related accounting, and daily back-and-forth with Tax, Treasury, HR, and Corporate Finance.

You'd report directly to the Chief Accounting Officer based in the US, and work alongside colleagues spanning the Shared Service Center and the US, so you're never solving problems alone.

If you're technically strong across OR and US GAAP, and you still genuinely love the craft of accounting rather than just managing it from a distance, this is a role where that love actually gets used.

• Oversee accounting and reporting for Swiss-based Holding companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance under Swiss Code of Obligations and US GAAP
• Ensure timely management of general ledgers, sub-ledgers, and bank reconciliations
• Support tax calculations, share-based compensation, and share buy-back processes
• Prepare the consolidated yearly budget and Mid-Term Plan for Swiss-domiciled Holding entities
• Own General Ledger accounting for financial holdings, including financing, M&A transactions, and investment activities
• Lead, coach, and develop a small team of 2 to 4 accounting professionals
• Set clear expectations and give the team real responsibility, paired with the tools to deliver on it

• Maintain and continuously improve internal controls in line with Swiss Code of Obligations and SOX requirements
• Coordinate external audit processes, including impairment analysis, loan recoverability, and compliance with new accounting standards
• Manage relationships with internal, external, and tax auditors, ensuring smooth and accurate audit processes

• Manage tax declarations, including local tax reports, Swiss National Bank filings, and VAT reporting
• Collaborate with HR on executive payroll and pension matters
• Work closely with shared services to guide accounting practices for Swiss-domiciled companies

• Coordinate with Treasury, M&A, HR, and other finance functions
• Implement standard working procedures and contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting systems (SAP S/4)
• Document business processes for accounting and reporting across all Swiss-domiciled entities

• Lead ad-hoc projects related to accounting, reporting, and compliance
• Support group fee calculation and lead initiatives in financial structure optimization and cash pooling

• Make an impact: take ownership and shape and improve processes in a growing organization
• International environment: work in a highly international setting, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across different functions
• Exciting and diverse responsibilities: take on technically challenging and varied accounting topics with direct relevance to the business
• Close collaboration: work closely with Corporate Accounting, Controlling, Tax, Internal Controls, and other key business stakeholders
• Build and improve: join an organization undergoing significant transformation, where you can help build…