Manager - Financial Accounting Advisory Services - US focused markets group

The opportunity

To further support the significant growth of the Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team in Switzerland, we are looking to hire a highly‑qualified Manager to support our US‑Focused Markets Group (US‑FMG) in Zurich/Basel
. The role involves developing and leading US GAAP and US capital markets specific FAAS projects across many industries.

• Collaborate with the EY FAAS leadership in Switzerland to develop and execute strategies for individual clients to satisfy high client expectations
• Work with other service lines and subject matter experts to provide an integrated service delivery model across functions in an international team to meet our clients' high expectations
• Be responsible for managing and delivering US GAAP / US capital markets type FAAS projects and contribute to the growth of the FAAS US‑FMG
• Ensure everyone on the team fully understands the client's business needs and expectations to develop client deliverables that are client‑focused, clear, accurate and well‑presented
• Ensure work is delivered in a timely manner and in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Engage and develop new opportunities related to new FAAS projects, solutions, and relationships

• Bachelor or Master degree (preferably in Accounting/Finance) complemented with completed further relevant professional education (US CPA (preferred), Swiss CPA, ACCA, CFA)
• 6 to 8 years of experience in audit or consulting with a focus on US GAAP, PCAOB, SOX, SEC, and US capital market transactions
• Advisory experience with capital markets transactions such as IPOs, public debt listings, carve‑out transactions, etc. is strongly encouraged
• IFRS knowledge is not required but a plus to support GAAP conversion projects
• A proven record of excellence in project leadership, specifically when managing, mentoring and improving a team of high‑performing individuals
• Strong technical writing skills and advanced risk management knowledge
• Proactive, flexible and team‑oriented from concept and design to implementation of projects. Intellectual curiosity and willingness to go the extra mile
• Ability to build relevant internal and external networks in a fast‑paced and international environment investing in sustainable relationships
• Very good English skills (speaking and writing) is a prerequisite;
  German and French are a plus