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

06 June 2026
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Petit-Lancy

About the job

Company Description

Job Description

Responsible for all aspects of statutory accounting as well as US GAAP accounting for Switzerland, including the Principal Operating Company (POC). Support and close collaboration with the Market Controllership teams of the POC in activities related to the Swiss general ledgers. Coordination of activities between Controlling, Revenue Assurance, and Business Finance as well as with commercial and other supporting areas. Monitoring of financial operations activities and responsibility for the Swiss general ledgers.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Leading the local controlling function as well as managing the local Market Controlling team including the Principal Operating Company (POC), which consists of 34 country general ledgers.
Ensuring financial control and monitoring of the local business.
Ensuring appropriate performance and reporting by utilising onshore and offshore resources in the following areas:
- US GAAP accounting and monthly closings, provisions, and account reconciliations
- Financial statements and consolidation
- Procure-to-Pay processes (invoice and payment processing, travel expense reports, etc.)
- Intercompany transactions and reconciliations
Ensuring compliance with all relevant global, regional, and local policies, processes, and guidelines.
Driving local changes within standardisation and simplification initiatives managed by global or regional Centres of Excellence (COE) or finance management.
Preparation of a monthly closing dashboard as well as quarterly and annual reporting packages according to group requirements for the local market.
Responsibility as the central point of contact for internal control systems and SOX documentation, ensuring an effective control environment through active collaboration with the Group Controller and global and regional COE teams.
Main contact for all local internal audits and compliance reviews, including SOX or decentralised audits.
Maintenance of local statutory financial statements and ensuring ongoing compliance with local regulatory requirements for the respective legal entities.
Management of statutory accounting, tax accounting, and audit processes as well as central contact person for external auditors, tax authorities, statutory supervisory bodies, or consultants.
Assuming local leadership responsibility as a board or supervisory board member with signing authority and organisational responsibility for all local companies.

A successful Market Controller ensures balanced coordination of all essential and ongoing financial activities between the local organisation and the global or regional structures. He or she fulfils all controlling key figures and ensures an effective and functioning internal control system.

Collaboration and Interfaces

Internal

Close cooperation with FP&A and consolidation teams regarding closing calendars, accounting services, and group financial statements.
Collaboration with the Group Controller on compliance and governance topics.
Cooperation with the Revenue Assurance teams, especially in revenue-related activities.
Collaboration with cross-functional departments such as Facility Management, HR, and Internal Audit, e.g., to provide provision information.
Management of extended shared service centre teams in transaction processing (R2R, P2P, OTC), statutory accounting, and tax matters.

External

External auditors and consultants
Tax authorities

Requirements

Education and Qualifications

University degree in finance, accounting, or a comparable field.
National or international accounting qualification (e.g., CA, ACCA, ACMA, or equivalent).
Fluent English skills as well as German or French are mandatory.

Professional Experience

At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in accounting within an international company.
Experience in auditing or public accounting is highly preferred.
Experience in a Principal Operating Company (POC) model is an advantage.
Sound knowledge of local statutory accounting requirements and statutory audits (Local GAAP, annual financial statements, tax calculations, VAT returns).
Knowledge and experience in US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
Experience with SAP.
Confident use of Microsoft Office.
Strong communication skills, team orientation, and leadership qualities.

The annual gross salary for this position ranges between 112,700.00 CHF and 170,500.00 CHF. The specific salary classification depends on relevant professional experience, qualifications, competencies, and internal compensation structures. We promote salary transparency and equal opportunities and make compensation decisions solely based on objective and gender-neutral criteria. Additionally, a variable remuneration, for example in the form of a performance- or sales-related bonus, may be granted for this position.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Our Benefits

Flexible working environment
Volunteer time off
LinkedIn Learning
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behaviour 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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