Due to the continued growth and expansion of our company, our international Sales and Distribution Centre, located in Brügg BE, Switzerland, is recruiting a professional for the position as

International Finance Director 100%

Job Description

In this position, your overall objective is the responsibility for all aspects of the accounting/finance department for STAAR Surgical AG and all of its subsidiaries, branches and sister companies.

• You are responsible for maintaining the company’s cash requirements and reporting as well as for maintaining appropriate cash balances at each location and bank
• You will oversee the proper application of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the reporting packages and in the consolidated and consolidating financial statements
• You ensure that the department’s employees are adequately trained and supervised
• You ensure the timely delivery of accurate and complete information of the financial statements such as balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows and reporting packages
• You coordinate and oversee all audits, both financial and tax for all subsidiaries, branches, parent and sister companies.
• You will work closely with tax consultants and Corporate office to define the optimal tax structure.
• You will work closely with U.S. Financial Planning & Analysis group’s requests and timelines.
• You will ensure documentation is accurate and accounting controls are in place and functioning properly in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
• You should have experience in or involvement with implementation of a new ERP system. You will ensure work instructions/desktop procedures are documented/updated appropriately.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent with certification as public Accountant or chartered Accountant.
• Minimum 10-15 years of work experience in a similar position, preferably in a manufacturing environment and in a subsidiary of a U.S. company on a listed stock exchange.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience as supervisor.
• Thorough knowledge of Swiss and U.S. GAAP.
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills in English with mother tongue German or French.
• Excellent Excel skills, including working with pivot tables and Vlookup/Hlookup formulas.
• Ability to interact with personnel at different levels and across functions in the organization in a professional manner.
• Ability to problem solve and take initiative, highly motivated.
• Keen attention to details and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work efficiently and maintain discipline in order to meet deadlines.

The right decision: working at STAAR Surgical

STAAR Surgical offers you the ideal environment to develop your career and to progress professionally and

personally, within a multicultural and international company. We also offer the following benefits:

• 40 working hours a week
• Modern working spaces
• Minimum 25 days of vacation
• Modern cafeteria spaces
• Monthly contribution to health insurance costs
• Training and development plans
• Free parking spaces as well as very good connections to public transportation
• Regular social company events such as summer party/winter party

If you want to contribute to the Evolution in visual freedom™ and become part of our passionate team, send us your full application.

For more information, please reach out to Noemie Ohayon, Senior HR Manager (032 332 88 88) or visit us online at www.staar.com.