
Head of Accounting
- Hybrid
- St. Gallen, Sankt Gallen, Switzerland
- Finance
Job description
As one of the fastest-growing providers of in-home healthcare, we combine world-class clinical standards with operational excellence and modern technology. Families trust us because we respond quickly, advocate for caregivers, and operate with integrity and reliability.
We believe people receiving care at home deserve dignified, self-determined lives — and that caregivers are heroes whose work must be supported and fairly compensated. Our mission is driven by empowerment, accuracy, and speed.
As Head of Accounting, you serve as the senior-most accounting expert for our Swiss operations, reporting directly to the CFO. You will establish and lead a robust financial reporting environment that meets the highest professional and regulatory standards.
This role is an excellent fit for someone with advisory experience, deep technical expertise, and the ambition to build a best-in-class accounting function within a fast-scaling organization.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations & Consolidation
Lead and own the accounting landscape for all Swiss legal entities
Ensure high-quality, timely reporting under Swiss GAAP FER and/or IFRS, including complex consolidations
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, including intercompany eliminations
Establish standardized processes, policies, and internal controls across the organization
Technical Accounting & Regulatory Compliance
Interpret and apply accounting standards to new business activities and transactions
Ensure full adherence to Swiss statutory requirements (OR accounting, tax, VAT, regulatory filings)
Manage annual audits, prepare audit documentation, and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors
Provide authoritative technical guidance on revenue recognition, leases, capitalization, and group reporting topics
Team Leadership & Capability Building
Lead and develop a growing team of 10+ accounting professionals
Build a culture rooted in high standards, analytical rigor, and continuous improvement
Provide technical mentorship and drive upskilling of the accounting function
Systems, Processes & Internal Controls
Strengthen and scale the internal control system (ICS) in alignment with audit- and PCAOB-level expectations
Drive process automation, system optimization, and data-quality improvements
Collaborate with IT and the CFO to enhance ERP functionality and financial data structures
Financial Reporting & Strategic Enablement
Deliver precise, decision-ready financial reporting to senior leadership
Translate accounting outcomes into actionable insights for management
Support board reporting, special projects, and analytical deep dives as the business expands
Job requirements
You likely bring experience from a Big4 environment in audit, technical accounting, financial reporting advisory, or transaction services:
Swiss CPA qualification (e.g., eidg. dipl. Experte/in Rechnungslegung & Controlling, dipl. Wirtschaftsprüfer/in) or equivalent
Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration (Master’s preferred)
5+ years of progressive experience, ideally in a complex or multi-entity environment
Deep expertise in Swiss GAAP FER, IFRS, Swiss OR, audit methodology, and internal controls
Strong command of ERP systems and data-driven financial processes
Fluency in German and strong proficiency in English
Personal Attributes
High professional rigor and accuracy
Natural leadership presence shaped by high-performance environments
Ability to translate complexity into clarity
Thrives in fast-paced, mission-oriented settings
Ownership mindset, strong stakeholder management, and operational discipline
Our Non-Negotiable Principles:
“Insanely Great” for Families — Now
We deliver excellence and speed, always centered on the needs of caregivers.
Speed is King — Radical Focus
We eliminate friction, prioritize what matters, and execute fast.
Raise the Bar
We expect A-player performance and continuous improvement.
The Speed Algorithm
Question. Delete. Simplify. Accelerate.
Act Like Owners — Bold Decisions, Fast Execution
We take initiative, embrace accountability, and drive results.
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