Stellvertretung des Head of Corporate Accounting

About the Company

Wüest Partner is an innovative and independent software and services company for the real‑estate industry. Since 1985 we provide solid decision‑making foundations by combining real‑estate expertise, data and digital solutions. As a market leader we shape the future of the real‑estate sector together with our clients, offering services in valuation, consulting, data, analytics, AI, software, sustainability and education. The Wüest‑Partner group employs around 500 people at 15 locations in Europe, headquartered in Switzerland. The group includes the Swiss subsidiaries Durable, Datahouse, Qualicasa and Signa‑Terre.

About the Role

As Deputy Head of Corporate Accounting you will co‑lead the accounting function and ensure that our financial processes are reliable, transparent and future‑oriented. You will work closely with all members of the accounting team, act as a deputy during absences, and collaborate with the CFO, Tax, Projects, Controlling and HR to maintain high‑quality financial statements and advance accounting processes. You will also contribute to the digitalisation of the finance area, introducing modern technologies—including AI—into our workflows.

Responsibilities

• Co‑responsibility for monthly and annual financial statements of the company and its national and international subsidiaries (OR, preferably Swiss GAAP FER), including preparation of year‑end statements for audit.
• Ensure an efficient, high‑quality closing process and analyse and prepare accounting data for the CFO, Controlling and HR.
• Properly process complex business transactions (e.g., M&A, capital increases, mergers, share transactions, etc.).
• Responsible for reporting packages to the group, quality assurance for consolidation and implementation of Group Accounting Policies.
• Collaborate with the Lead Tax Accounting and Projects teams.
• Address governance topics in accounting, especially Internal Control System (ICS), accounting policies and memos.
• Control and approve payment runs and support liquidity monitoring and planning.
• Develop accounting systems and processes, implement projects from the CFO roadmap, and drive digitalisation and AI integration.

Qualifications

• Higher education in finance and accounting (e.g., expert in accounting & controlling, certified public accountant, FH/University degree or equivalent).
• Several years of experience in accounting, preferably in an international environment.
• Very solid knowledge of OR, ideally also Swiss GAAP FER.
• Experience handling complex transactions such as M&A, capital transactions, mergers, share deals.
• Strong closing and process reliability with a pronounced quality mindset.
• Proven experience with the ERP system ABACUS and interest in finance digitalisation and AI.
• Structured, team‑oriented work style combined with high initiative and responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English; French is a plus.

Benefits

• Attractive employment conditions with a variable compensation component.
• Flexible “Work Smart” concept with home‑office options.
• Refreshing, professional and collegial corporate culture with great events (company celebrations, coffee breaks, etc.).
• Strong team spirit, flat hierarchies and varied tasks.
• Modern office in central Zurich with up‑to‑date infrastructure.
• Generous training budget including dedicated time, plus additional fringe benefits.