Finance Manager / Legal Entity Controller

Job title:

Finance Manager / Legal Entity Controller

Company

Rothschild & Co

Job description

About UsRothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world’s financial markets.Our expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients, communities and planet.We have 4,600 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world, enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Five Arrows.As a family-controlled business built on relationships, we place a huge emphasis on our people and finding the right colleagues to take our business forward.Rothschild & Co is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where different perspectives are valued. We are focused on the attraction and recruitment, development and retention and progression of high calibre talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference.Overview of RoleAs a Legal Entity Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial integrity of the Bank and its foreign subsidiaries. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls and adherence to local regulatory requirements. This position is also expected to act as a key deputy to the Head of Accounting, offering international exposure and growth opportunities in a collaborative and supportive work environment.ResponsibilitiesFinancial Accounting & Control​

• Own the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes for assigned legal entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements
• Analyse complex accounting topics and ensure compliance with applicable standards (IFRS, FINMA Accounting Ordinance, other local GAAPs)
• Prepare and review reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls over financial reporting to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity
• Monitor intercompany transactions and reconciliations

External and Internal Financial Reporting

• Manage the preparation of statutory financial statements for the Bank and its foreign subsidiaries in accordance with local accounting principles and regulations
• Provide financial insights and analysis related to legal entity performance and risks
• Coordinate with external auditors for statutory audits, managing the audit process and resolving any findings
• Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards, local regulations and tax laws impacting legal entities

​Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Design and optimise end-to-end financial processes through innovative process engineering, fostering scalability, standardization and operational efficiency
• Work cross-functionally with various departments (e.g., Treasury, Tax, Operations) to ensure seamless financial operations and compliance.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members

Education and QualificationsSwiss Certified Public Accountant, ACCA or an equivalent professional qualificationExperience, Skills and Competencies Required

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in audit or accounting, ideally within banks or other financial services institutions
• Strong knowledge of relevant account standards, including IFRS and local GAAP
• Demonstrated expertise in process evaluation and optimization
• Analytical and conscientious approach to your work, being comfortable with data, processes and systems
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Familiarity with SAP, Avaloq is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills, experience with Power BI, VBA, Python is an advantage
• Fluency in English is required; German is a strong asset

​Benefits

• Rothschild & Co is committed to safeguarding and enhancing the health and wellbeing of all its employees. To support this, Rothschild & Co provides all employees with a range of healthcare services and benefits that aim to support their overall wellbeing
• We are conducive to creating a working environment and culture where people can succeed
• We provide a variety of inhouse trainings, as well as tuition assistance for further education and training courses
• Everyone can choose to incorporate agile working principles into their working week
• We have learned a great deal about the adaptability, commitment and resilience of our people. We believe there are opportunities for all of us to enhance our working lives and outcomes, by applying a more flexible approach to where and when we work and up to 40% of your work time can be performed from home

If you are curious to learn more about us and have valuable experiences in a similar role, then please submit your CV and Cover Letter through our recruitment tool.

Expected salary

Location

Zurich

Job date

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:09:49 GMT

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