Accounting Manager

Description du poste Accounting Manager à 1401 Yverdon-les-Bains

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With over a century of experience in battery research and manufacturing, Leclanché is well placed to tackle the challenges of the transition to a carbon-free society.
As the only European manufacturer of both power and energy lithium-ion battery cells, Leclanché provides the most effective energy storage solutions for electric vehicles, industrial, marine, grid and microgrid applications.</p> <p>
Our world leading in-house technologies and ownership of the full value chain from electrochemistry to energy management software, make us unique and a partner of choice for customers who require smarter and faster energy storage solutions.</p> <p>
To support our organisation we are looking for our offices in Yverdon-les-Bains for an:</p> <h1>
Accounting Manager</h1> <p> <strong>
Purpose:</strong> </p> <p>
To ensure compliance, control, and operational excellence for Leclanché’s Swiss operations, while driving the Accounting function to the next level in readiness for business growth and scaling.
This role requires a hands-on leader with strong ERP acumen and a proven track record in coaching and developing teams in high-change environments.</p> <p> <strong>
Key objectives:</strong> </p> <p>
Supervise and continuously improve the end-to-end Period Closing processes (monthly/quarterly/annual).<br>
Lead, coach, and mentor the Accounting Team (4–5 direct reports) to build skills, resilience, and engagement in a context of high turnover.<br>
Oversee all daily accounting operations across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking, General Ledger, VAT, and intercompany transactions.<br>
Strengthen accounting systems, processes, and controls to support current operations and prepare for future business scaling.<br>
Partner closely with the VP Finance Group Controller, broader Finance Team (Controlling, FP&amp;
A, Treasury), and other departments:
Sales, Procurement, Operations, and IT.&nbsp;</p> <p> <strong>
Role &amp;
Responsibilities:</strong> </p> <p>
Ensure accurate and timely bookkeeping for the Swiss entities, coordinating with foreign group subsidiaries on accounting matters.<br>
Autonomously manage the monthly/quarterly/yearly closings under Swiss GAAP FER (knowledge of IFRS is a plus), ensuring deadlines are met.<br>
Lead the preparation of statutory annual reports, including notes and disclosures, and act as the main contact for external auditors.<br>
Organize and lead regular balance sheet reviews with management to ensure data integrity.<br>
Drive process improvement and automation in accounting operations, with a focus on simplification, standardization, and system optimization.<br>
Act as the business owner for ERP improvements (Microsoft Business Central), ensuring the system meets operational and reporting needs.<br>
Build and maintain cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Procurement, Operations, and Controlling to ensure accurate and efficient period closings.<br>
Lead the Accounting Team by setting clear goals, providing coaching and feedback, and fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.<br>
Oversee accounting activities for integrated operations with subsidiaries in Germany, USA, UK, France, and Norway.<br>
Respond to ad-hoc requests from the VP Finance, CFO, or Management.</p> <p> <strong>
Skills &amp;
Experience:</strong> </p> <p>
University Degree<br>
Recognized professional qualification in Accounting, with deep knowledge of Swiss COO, IFRS would be an asset.<br>
Minimum 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.<br>
Proven experience in managing and developing teams in dynamic, high-change environments.<br>
Professional level of Microsoft Office (word, excel, powerpoint)<br>
Strong experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central strongly preferred) and driving system-related improvements.<br>
Experience in industrial/manufacturing environments is preferred.<br>
International business exposure, with experience in multi-entity and cross-border accounting.</p> <p> <strong>
Key competencies:</strong> </p> <p>
People management:
Manages and organizes the work of individuals and teams (strong people management skills are a must).<br>
Decisiveness:
Takes appropriate and conscious decisions in a timely manner.<br>
Impact and Influence:
Persuades, influences and convinces others to achieve a common goal in the interest of the Company.<br>
Business Acumen:
Understands Company’s business in a global and international scale.<br>
Innovation:
Deals with ambiguity and uncertainty.<br>
Rigor and discipline:
Demonstrates a sense of rigor in all aspects of his work.<br>
Resilient and adaptable mindset.</p> <p> <strong>
Languages:</strong> </p> <p>
English and French fluent spoken and written.<br>
German is an asset.</p> <p>
We offer an interesting job in an international growing company, dynamic and collaborative working environment, possibility to work on innovative projects and continuous professional growth.</p> <p>
Passion for work, initiative and adaptability, impact and influence, innovation and decisiveness are the key attributes we are looking for.&nbsp;</p> <p> <em>
If you are Swiss or EU citizen, or hold a valid work permit, please apply and send your full application only in English.</em> </p> <p>
Avenue des Découvertes 14 1401 Yverdon, Vaud, Switzerland</p>