Head Of Group Accounting

In short

one of the fastest-growing premium sportswear brands seeks a Head of Group Accounting for a 5-month fixed term placement. The Head of Group Accounting will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s accounting functions and lead the group accounting team at our headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. The Head of Group Accounting will report to the Global Head of Accounting & Reporting and will collaborate with regional accounting teams, the group reporting team, other centralized group finance functions and shared services teams. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting in compliance with IFRS and U.S. SEC regulatory requirements, including SOX compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leading teams, working with a multinational corporation, excellent knowledge of IFRS, and a strong understanding of U.S. SEC reporting requirements for Foreign Private Issuers.

Your Mission

• Lead the group accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in financial accounting & reporting processes;
• Manage the shared services team responsible for group-wide functions;
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing process and keep all parties informed of timelines to ensure timely & accurate financial statements;
• Ensure financial statements are compliant with group accounting policies (IFRS);
• Enhance, develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with IFRS, U.S. SEC requirements and other relevant regulations;
• Provide technical accounting guidance and assess/implement any financial regulations and standards changes;
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls over financial accounting processes, in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley;
• Coordinate & collaborate with group and regional finance teams to ensure uniformity, consistency, and accuracy in financial accounting;
• Support strategic initiatives and provide financial insights/analysis to drive business performance and growth; and
• Liaise & coordinate with external auditors for annual audits and quarterly reviews, focusing on the unique aspects of IFRS and SEC reporting.

Your story

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA, ACCA, or equivalent international qualification is highly preferred;
• 10+ years of experience in accounting and reporting, including experience in IFRS and U.S. SEC regulatory environments; experience may include external audit or consulting experience with U.S. public companies;
• Demonstrated proficiency in accounting, group consolidation and preparation of financial statements under IFRS;
• Entrepreneurial and results-driven mindset with strong hands-on execution and decision making skills.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with proven ability to lead team and work across different functions and regions, with management, auditors, etc., in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication capabilities;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
• Be passionate and possess a thorough understanding of IT tools that support finance functions and stay up-to-date with automation trends.

What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.

• Step One

  It starts with you...

  You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role. We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.

• Step Two

  Interview with a recruiter

  What ignites your spirit? This is where we’ll start getting to know all about you and what makes you tick – and it’s your first chance to get a feel for our culture. Chatting with a member of our talent team, you’ll learn more about On and how we work. We’ll learn about what motivates you and what you could bring to the team.

• Step Three

  Interview with a hiring manager

  Ready to dig into the details? This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum.

• Step Four

  The Case Study

  What's your style? This task will help us understand how you think, face a challenge and give insight into your novel ideas. Designed to give everyone their best shot, your case study is based on something you might typically experience on the job. This is your chance to show us what you’ve got. So express yourself. Be you.

• Step Five

  The Experience Day

  Your first taste of the Oniverse. This is a time to meet some of the people you'll be working closest with. In person or virtually, you'll get a feel for the day-to-day at On and the people who make it happen. You'll chat with a few potential teammates - the conversations will be as equally driven by the role and your experience as by our values. We believe how you do things is just as important as what you do.

• Step Six

  The Result

  Are we a good fit? We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you? No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback.

Step One:

It starts with you...

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.

We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.