[[title]] - [[cust3]] - [[filter4]], [[filter1]] **Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.** In this role, you will oversee the local Accounting processes, ensuring alignment with global process standards and compliance with internal controls. As the Accounting Manager, you will manage local accounting staff, ensuring escalations are resolved, and mitigation procedures are defined and implemented. Your responsibilities will span core finance processes, including PTP, OTC, and RTR. **Your main tasks and responsibilities:** + Collaborate with the Country Head of Finance to lead and manage the local Accounting staff, ensuring high performance, development and team cohesion + Responsible for effectively liaising with the local Accounting teams and Finance Shared Services teams / Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider + Oversee local Accounting processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing, including month end reporting & reconciliation + Ensure on-time filing of statutory financial statements and tax submissions in coordination with Group Tax and in compliance with local requirements + Manage internal & external audits and support Group Treasury hedging activities with transaction data underlying Sulzer hedging strategies + Closely collaborate with CoE Accounting team regarding payables management and strategy; approve payments + Assess standardization, optimization and automation potential based on market best practices and/or best in class Legal Entities + Drive continuous improvement initiatives jointly with the GPOs to enhance accounting processes, increase efficiency and reduce costs + Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including sales, customer service, BPO provider (DXC) and other departments to streamline Accounting processes, resolve issues and optimize end-to-end processes + Provide accurate and timely financial reporting to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards **To succeed in this role, you will need:** + University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field + A minimum of 7 years of experience in Accounting, including at least 5 years in a leadership role + Prior experience in the manufacturing or industrial sector is preferred + Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate and plan the work of assigned Accounting teams + Strong understanding of OTC and PTP processes, general accounting principles and financial reporting; expertise in RTR is a plus + Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey key insights to senior leadership + Proficient in ERP systems and accounting software + Fluent in English, any other language is a plus **What we offer you:** + 25 days holiday (exclusive of bank holidays) + service days + Defined contribution pension scheme + Access to a wide range of discounts on Everyday Shopping, Entertainment and Lifestyle + On-site car parking/public transport allowance + Central workplace, only 5 minutes from Winterthur train station No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role. **Do you have a question about the role?** **Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.** We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA. ​