Head of Accounting Switzerland

We have been
exclusively
mandated by Amrize to support them in finding their next
Head of Accounting.
All applications will be handled via Blackbird Talent Solutions.
What this role is about
A little over a year ago, Amrize became its own company, spun out after more than a century as part of something much bigger. It kept the depth of that history, but had to build its own structure. It's now listed on both the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.
That's where you'd come in. As Head of Accounting, you'd own the accounting for the Corporate Holding structure under Swiss Code of Obligations and US GAAP, and you'd do it together with a small team.
The work itself is broad: statutory accounting and group reporting, budget and Mid-Term Plan ownership, treasury and M&A-related accounting, and daily back-and-forth with Tax, Treasury, HR, and Corporate Finance.
You'd report directly to the Chief Accounting Officer based in the US, and work alongside colleagues spanning the Shared Service Center and the US, so you're never solving problems alone.
If you're technically strong across OR and US GAAP, and you still genuinely love the craft of accounting rather than just managing it from a distance, this is a role where that love actually gets used.
What you'll own
Accounting & Reporting
Oversee accounting and reporting for Swiss-based Holding companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance under Swiss Code of Obligations and US GAAP
Ensure timely management of general ledgers, sub-ledgers, and bank reconciliations
Support tax calculations, share-based compensation, and share buy-back processes
Prepare the consolidated yearly budget and Mid-Term Plan for Swiss-domiciled Holding entities
Own General Ledger accounting for financial holdings, including financing, M&A transactions, and investment activities
Team Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop a small team of 2 to 4 accounting professionals
Set clear expectations and give the team real responsibility, paired with the tools to deliver on it
Internal Controls & Audit Coordination
Maintain and continuously improve internal controls in line with Swiss Code of Obligations and SOX requirements
Coordinate external audit processes, including impairment analysis, loan recoverability, and compliance with new accounting standards
Manage relationships with internal, external, and tax auditors, ensuring smooth and accurate audit processes
Compliance & Taxation
Manage tax declarations, including local tax reports, Swiss National Bank filings, and VAT reporting
Collaborate with HR on executive payroll and pension matters
Work closely with shared services to guide accounting practices for Swiss-domiciled companies
Stakeholder Collaboration & Process Improvement
Coordinate with Treasury, M&A, HR, and other finance functionsImplement standard working procedures and contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting systems (SAP S/4)
Document business processes for accounting and reporting across all Swiss-domiciled entities
Strategic Projects & Ad-hoc Initiatives
Lead ad-hoc projects related to accounting, reporting, and compliance.
Support group fee calculation and lead initiatives in financial structure optimization and cash pooling
Why Amrize
Make an impact: take ownership and shape and improve processes in a growing organization
International environment: work in a highly international setting, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across different functions.
Exciting and diverse responsibilities: take on technically challenging and varied accounting topics with direct relevance to the business
Close collaboration: work closely with Corporate Accounting, Controlling, Tax, Internal Controls, and other key business stakeholders
Build and improve: join an organization undergoing significant transformation, where you can help build efficient and sustainable processes
What you bring
Must Have
Strong, hands-on technical ability across both Swiss Code of Obligations and US GAAP, able to operate confidently in both
Several years of accounting experience, including several years in a headquarters environment
Extensive General Ledger accounting experience for financial holdings, including financing, M&A transactions, and investment activities
Proficiency in SAP S/4, MS Office, and Tagetik
Demonstrated leadership and team development experience, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional, international teams
Native/fluent German and fluent English, Spanish on top would be a plus
Willingness to travel as required to support finance and business operations
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), MBA, or a similar formal qualification
As a Person
You're proud to be an accountant. You still love the detail of the postings, not just the oversight, and you get real satisfaction from helping the team deliver results.
You're structured but not rigid: you can see where a process could work better and you're comfortable proposing that improvement, and equally comfortable pushing back, in a constructive way, when something doesn't add up. You enjoy dialogue, want honest feedback both ways, and like being part of a team that comes together to fix problems rather than pointing fingers.
You genuinely enjoy developing people, not just processes, and want to build a small team you can be proud of. You're open-minded and open to the occasional trip abroad to meet the people you work with.
This role connects with international teams across time zones.
About Blackbird Talent Solutions
Blackbird® Talent Solutions
is a SECO-licensed boutique based in Zurich,
specialising in Finance & Accounting
and Corporate functions recruitment
across Switzerland and Europe
. Our approach is consultative and human-centric: we work as partners, not intermediaries.
We are committed to inclusive hiring. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively work to ensure our process is equitable and accessible. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know.
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