Director Accounting & Consolidation (m/f/d)
- 12 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Fluent)
About the job
Director Accounting & Consolidation (m/f/d)
Our ClientOur client is an internationally active company in the chemical-pharmaceutical industry with several international locations, including in the USA. To strengthen the finance department at the headquarters in the Basel region and with a direct reporting line to the Chief Financial Officer, we are seeking a assertive, professionally competent leader.
- Overall responsibility for monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements across multiple locations according to IFRS
- Preparation of group reporting and reports for management
- Group-wide subject matter authority for complex accounting issues and further development of accounting policies within the group
- Close collaboration with other finance areas such as Tax, FP&A and Controlling
- Management of the internal control system (ICS) as well as balance sheet governance
- Main contact for external auditors and coordination of tax and sustainability reporting
- Co-design of accounting ERP requirements (S/4HANA), consolidation system roadmap and M&A integration
- Disciplinary team leadership in Basel
Your Profile
- University degree in accounting, finance or business administration (Swiss certified expert in accounting & controlling, CPA, Chartered Certified Accountant, auditor or similar strongly preferred)
- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience, including 5+ years in senior IFRS consolidation in a multinational corporation
- Solid Big-4 audit background as well as mandatory experience in a publicly listed environment
- Very good knowledge of IFRS and consolidation is essential
- Proven success in building closing and control processes as well as in audit committee communication
- Industry knowledge in pharma, life sciences and M&A practice is an advantage
- Excellent system knowledge (S/4HANA, Excel; Power BI/AI advantageous)
- • Business fluent English; very good German skills are a great advantage
