(Senior) Market Controller Alpine (m/w/d)

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NIQ is seeking a Senior Market Controller for Switzerland to own statutory and US GAAP accounting, lead the local controllership function for the POC, and ensure accurate reporting across US GAAP, accruals, reconciliations, closing and consolidation. You will oversee Procure-to-Pay, intercompany transactions, tax accounting and statutory reporting, drive SOX control maturity, coordinate with Group Controller and regional Centers of Excellence, and serve as the main point of contact for internal audits and external auditors. Ideal candidates hold a finance degree and a recognized qualification (CA, ACCA, ACMA), have SAP and MS Office proficiency, and are fluent in English plus German or French. Onsite in Root, CHF 112,700–170,500. Tips for applying: tailor your CV to show cross functional leadership, concrete US GAAP and statutory accounting achievements, audit coordination, and process standardization, and demonstrate stakeholder collaboration.

Job Description

Your Responsibilities

As Market Controller Switzerland (m/f/d), you will be responsible for statutory accounting and US GAAP accounting for Switzerland. In this key role, you will work closely with local and international Finance teams as well as other business functions to ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the local controllership function, including the Principal Operating Company (POC), which comprises more than 30 country ledgers
• Providing financial oversight and governance for the Swiss business
• Ensuring accurate execution and reporting across:
  • US GAAP accounting and financial close processes
  • Accruals and provisions
  • Account reconciliations
  • Financial closing and consolidation activities
• Overseeing Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, including invoice and payment processing as well as travel and expense management
• Managing intercompany transactions and related reconciliations
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable global, regional, and local policies, procedures, and governance requirements
• Supporting and driving standardization and simplification initiatives across the Finance organization
• Preparing quarterly and year-end reporting packages in line with corporate requirements
• Maintaining responsibility for the internal control framework and SOX documentation while ensuring an effective control environment
• Collaborating closely with the Group Controller and global and regional Centers of Excellence
• Acting as the primary point of contact for internal audits, compliance reviews, SOX-related activities, and other audit engagements
• Ensuring compliance with local statutory accounting requirements for Swiss legal entities
• Managing statutory reporting, tax accounting, and audit processes
• Serving as the main point of contact for external auditors, tax authorities, and external advisors

A key success factor in this role is the effective coordination of Finance activities between the local Swiss market requirements and the global and regional Finance organizations.

Stakeholder Management

In this role, you will work closely with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Internal

• Lead and coordinate Shared Service Center teams across Record-to-Report (R2R), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (OTC), statutory accounting, and tax-related matters
• Partner with FP&A and Consolidation teams on close planning, accounting services, and consolidated reporting
• Collaborate closely with the Group Controller on compliance and governance matters
• Work with Revenue Assurance teams on revenue-related activities and controls
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Human Resources, Facilities Management, and Internal Audit

External

• External auditors and consulting partners
• Tax authorities

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Recognized local or international accounting qualification (e.g., CA, ACCA, ACMA, or equivalent)
• Several years of professional experience in Accounting, Financial Controlling, or Finance within an international organization
• Experience in external audit or public accounting is considered an advantage
• Experience working within a Principal Operating Company (POC) model is desirable
• Strong knowledge of local statutory accounting requirements and audit processes, including local GAAP, statutory financial statements, tax calculations, and VAT reporting
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements is an advantage
• Experience working with SAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Fluency in English and either German or French at a professional business level (minimum C1 level) is mandatory
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Structured, solution-oriented working style and strong leadership capabilities

Compensation

The annual gross salary range for this position is between CHF 112,700 and CHF 170,500. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant professional experience, qualifications, skills, and internal compensation structures. We are committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity and make compensation decisions based solely on objective, gender-neutral criteria.

In addition, this position may be eligible for variable compensation, such as a performance-based or sales-related bonus.

Additional Information

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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