What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Financial Accountant position at Sonova Group?
Who we are
In a life without sound, our work provides meaning. As a leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions, we are not just a company that makes products: we are a team on a mission to help people enjoy the delight of hearing. To enable a life without limitations, through our core business brands – Advanced Bionics, Audiological Care, Phonak, Sennheiser (under license) and Unitron – we develop, manufacture and distribute solutions that push the limits of technology and redefine the future of our industry.
Senior Financial Accountant (Hybrid)
The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for financial consolidation, reporting, and internal controls, ensuring compliance with IFRS and company accounting guidelines. This role supports month-end close activities, financial reporting, and revenue recognition reconciliation while serving as the Internal Control System (ICS) champion.
Responsibilities:
More about you:
Education
Don't meet all the criteria? If you’re willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you!
What we offer:
How we work:
At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.
Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.
We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.
In a life without sound, our work provides meaning. As a leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions, we are not just a company that makes products: we are a team on a mission to help people enjoy the delight of hearing. To enable a life without limitations, through our core business brands – Advanced Bionics, Audiological Care, Phonak, Sennheiser (under license) and Unitron – we develop, manufacture and distribute solutions that push the limits of technology and redefine the future of our industry.
Senior Financial Accountant (Hybrid)
The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for financial consolidation, reporting, and internal controls, ensuring compliance with IFRS and company accounting guidelines. This role supports month-end close activities, financial reporting, and revenue recognition reconciliation while serving as the Internal Control System (ICS) champion.
Responsibilities:
- Reconcile and report revenue recognition for the U.S. subsidiary.
- Perform month-end close reconciliations for various accounts.
- Review monthly accounting data for international subsidiaries
- Upload financial reporting information to the Swiss parent company.
- Prepare and analyze divisional financial results using predefined reporting management tools.
- Maintain and oversee the Internal Control System (ICS).
- Apply appropriate accounting principles in compliance with IFRS and company guidelines.
- Conduct financial analyses as needed to support business decisions.
- Calculate and manage the sales commission approval and payment process.
- Perform Concur (travel system) administrator duties and audits.
- Support R&D project accounting and reporting needs.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.
More about you:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- MBA
- CPA, CMA, or equivalent
- 5 years in an Accounting or Financial role within a medium to large sized company
- Experience working in a multinational company
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across departments.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor and support team members.
- Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and efficiency
- Well-organized, structured, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Knowledge and experience applying IFRS accounting standards
- English/ Proficient
- Spanish/ Chinese
- Microsoft office
- Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
Don't meet all the criteria? If you’re willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you!
What we offer:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage*
- Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
- TeleHealth options
- 401k plan with company match*
- Company paid life/ad&d insurance
- Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
- Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
- STD LTD Buy-ups available
- Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Legal/ID Theft Assistance
- PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
- Paid parental bonding leave
- Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
- Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Hearing aid discount for employees and family
- Internal social recognition platform
- D&I focused: D&I council and employee resource groups
- Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.
How we work:
At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.
Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.
We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.
Salary : $94,400
