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. #LI-PR1 #LI-Hybrid
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