

Corporate Controller
Robert Walters Switzerland
- 9/19/2025
- 100%
- Position with responsibilities
- Unlimited employment
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Location: Zurich
Keywords: IFRS compliance, international finance, corporate reporting, financial analysis, stakeholder engagement, consolidation
Join a renowned international organisation as a Corporate Controller, working at the heart of a publicly listed company. This key role offers the opportunity to influence financial strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with senior leadership and global stakeholders. You'll gain exposure to high-level decision-making, cross-border initiatives, and the complexities of global finance.
Corporate Controller
As Corporate Controller, you will oversee complex international financial operations. Your responsibilities include managing group-wide reporting cycles, analysing variances, supporting investor communications, and contributing to strategic business initiatives. You'll uphold IFRS standards and continually improve consolidation and reporting processes, working closely with regional teams.
Lead the full reporting and forecasting cycle across all business units
Analyse variances between actuals, budgets, and forecasts in coordination with local teams
Review and challenge local forecasts to ensure accuracy and promote continuous improvement
Support cross-functional projects driving organisational growth and transformation
Manage monthly group reporting for consolidated and parent company accounts
Prepare annual and interim financial statements in full compliance with IFRS
Maintain accounting policies and draft technical papers for standard changes
Oversee consolidation processes and improve reporting systems and controls
Coordinate with external auditors during audits and reviews
You bring extensive experience from both a Big 4 audit firm and a large international company, with deep knowledge of IFRS compliance and group consolidation. You work precisely under pressure, navigate ambiguity with ease, and communicate effectively across cultures.
CPA qualification with strong expertise in accounting principles and best practices
+- 10 years of experience in audit and international corporate finance
Up-to-date IFRS knowledge and interest in ongoing global reporting developments
Proficiency with Excel and databases for complex data analysis
Excellent communication skills for interacting with global internal and external stakeholders
Fluent in English with cross-cultural awareness
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic approach to prioritisation
Independent yet collaborative, with a hands-on, flexible, and improvement-driven mindset
Ready to take your finance career to the next level in a dynamic international setting? Apply today - we're excited to connect with professionals ready to make an impact.
Charlotte Jacobs