Controller for Private Market funds management at an international private bank in Zürich. Senior responsibilities handle investment administration, liquidity monitoring, and fund manager support.
About the role
- Controller managing financial operations for &Open, the first happiness platform. Overseeing financial compliance, reporting, and partnering with leadership for strategic insights.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day financial operations, including payroll, invoicing, financial reporting, and oversight of the accounting team.
- Lead the month-end close process, continuously improving time-to-close while ensuring reporting accuracy and completeness.
- Own cash flow management, ensuring sufficient liquidity for growth, operations, and compliance purposes.
- Maintain full oversight of the company’s cash flow statement, P&L, and balance sheet.
- Support direct and indirect tax processes (VAT, GST, CT, R&D Tax Credit) and ensure timely, accurate submissions.
- Manage the annual financial audit, liaising with auditors and other external stakeholders to ensure investor-grade reporting.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and legislation.
- Partner with the CFO and department heads to ensure alignment to strategic and operational goals.
- Prepare and present financial reports to senior leaders, translating variances into clear business drivers and actionable recommendations.
- Track and analyse key business metrics (e.g., gross margin, working capital) to inform decision-making.
- Work closely with other teams to connect & control operational data to financial impact and influence decision-making.
- Drive key finance initiatives, including process and system improvements, ERP selection and implementation, and automation projects.
- Enhance financial data integrity and visibility to enable real-time performance tracking.
Requirements
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA qualified, with a proven track record in statutory financial control (IFRS) and experience partnering with commercial teams.
- Prior experience in high-paced, frequently changing environments — preference for VC-backed scale-ups or those that have undergone transformation (e.g. ERP implementation).
- Strong communication skills, capable of translating finance into business terms for non-finance stakeholders.
- Demonstrated business partnering skills in a hybrid work set-up (2 days in the office), with a proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally to deliver multiple initiatives under tight deadlines.
- Proactive, growth-oriented mindset with the ability to shift focus from historical reporting to forward-looking analysis over time.
- Thrives on bringing clarity and structure to financial and business data, reporting, and teams, with a focus on continuous learning and development.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Hybrid Working Model
- Company Pension
- Healthcare cover
- Exciting experience in a fast-paced start-up environment
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