(Senior) Manager (f/m/d) Finance & Accounting Advisory - US Markets

Key responsibilities You advise clients on the complex accounting and financial reporting matters that shape their most important decisions, including: Subject matter expertise: Serve as the firm's subject matter expert for US GAAP reporting and US-related transactions, covering inbound and outbound deals as well as US filers. US transaction hub: Build and lead a local hub for US transactions, working closely with CFGI Americas to capture cross-border synergies (e.g. in the Biotech market). M&A accounting: Shape the accounting and reporting that underpins major M&A transactions – purchase accounting, combined financial statements, pro-forma financial information, and post-deal finance integration. Capital Markets & IPO services: Guide companies to US capital markets, from IPO readiness and execution (including SEC reporting) through post-listing requirements. Technical & operational accounting: Advise clients on conversions to US GAAP, consolidations, PCAOB audit-ready reporting and closing procedures, and implementation of new accounting pronouncements. Lead engagements from first scope to final delivery – manage engagement economics, delivery risk, and stakeholder expectations. You are a significant part of growing the Swiss practice – spotting opportunities within existing relationships, contributing to proposals, and building new business. Add to the firm's voice through developing new service offerings, hosting events and preparing publications. Required qualifications & attributes for success You will recognize yourself in most of the following: An academic background in accounting, finance, or economics, ideally paired with a qualified accountant credential (US CPA, ACCA or equivalent). Six to eight years in a Big 4 or comparable advisory environment, or in a senior technical accounting or financial reporting role in industry. Deep, applied knowledge in US GAAP (IFRS a plus), applied to complex standards in a client-facing or technical accounting setting. Fluent in English. The qualities and skills that will take you furthest with us: The interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships with senior finance stakeholders (e.g. CFOs, controllers, audit committees, and external auditors, etc.). Advisory experience with capital markets transactions, such as IPOs/de-SPACs and carve-outs. Curiosity, a collaborative instinct, and the ambition to thrive somewhere entrepreneurial and growing fast. A track record of leading several engagements at once, managing their economics, and delivering quality work under tight timelines. Why join us We invest in our people and back it up with real benefits: Above-average compensation Pillar 2 occupational pension plan with increased savings rates 25 vacation days Flexible working Reka-Lunch meal card SBB half-fare travelcard Mobile phone with a fully covered European carrier plan Internal coaching program Company events (office outings | quarterly events) Privacy Notice By submitting your application, you are providing personal data to CFGI Germany GmbH, Theodor-Heuss-Straße 10, 70174 Stuttgart ("CFGI"). This is necessary in order for your application to be considered. CFGI processes the data you provide for the purpose of further reviewing your application. Please note that CFGI is part of the globally operating CFGI Group, which includes, in particular, companies in the United States (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK). The position advertised here involves an international scope of work and integration into international teams. This may require involving colleagues based outside the European Union already at the application stage. Your application documents will be made available electronically to colleagues with whom you will later work (in the USA and/or UK). CFGI always ensures an appropriate level of data protection in doing so. Your data will be processed exclusively for the purpose of the application process and will be deleted after the selection process is completed, in compliance with statutory retention periods. You also have the right to access, erasure, and data portability under Art. 20 GDPR, as well as, where applicable, the right to have incorrect data we process about you corrected. Likewise, you may object to the processing of your data by us and request that it be restricted. Data Protection Officer : heyData GmbH Schützenstraße 5 10117 Berlin Website: www.heydata.eu E-Mail: Find more English Speaking Jobs in Switzerland on Arbeitnow