Senior Technical Accountant

The company

Swatch Group is an international group active in the design, manufacture and sale of finished watches, jewelry, watch movements and components.

Swatch Group supplies nearly all components required by its 16 watch brands, and Swatch Group companies supply movements and components to third-party watchmakers in Switzerland and around the world. Please be sure to visit our brands' websites to learn more about their fantastic products.

Swatch Group is also a key player in the manufacture and sale of electronic systems used in watchmaking and other industries.

Job description

As a Senior Technical Accountant at Swatch Group, U.S., you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards while managing day-to-day accounting operations. This position blends hands-on responsibilities with advanced technical expertise, supporting multiple profit and cost centers including retail, e-commerce, and wholesale and safeguarding the integrity of financial reporting through rigorous analysis and adherence to accounting standards. You will also contribute to consolidation activities during monthly and annual close, ensuring seamless coordination across multiple brands and delivering insights that drive business decisions.

This is an office based position in Miami, FL.

Profile

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Own the full accounting cycle for multiple profit centers, ensuring timely and accurate transaction processing and reporting.
  • Lead technical accounting activities, including research and application of GAAP/IFRS for new transactions, accounting policies, and emerging standards.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for month-end and year-end close
  • Maintain accounting controls by reviewing, preparing, and recommending policies and procedures
  • Perform complex account analyses, including P&L and Balance Sheet roll-forwards, variance explanations, and trend analysis
  • Maintain and report on fixed assets, including depreciation schedules and impairment assessments
  • Support intercompany activities by ensuring accurate balances across entities and resolving discrepancies during close
  • Serve as a technical resource during audits, providing documentation and guidance on accounting treatments
  • Collaborate on special projects, including system enhancements, process automation, and technical accounting initiatives to assist the company in achieving its goals and objectives
  • Research and respond to inquiries from internal stakeholders, management, and external auditors
  • Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes and reporting accuracy
  • All other duties assigned by Management

Professional requirements

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA or near-completion (finalist level) is required.
  • 5–8 years of experience in public accounting or corporate accounting with a strong technical focus
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS
  • Experience with multiple profit and cost centers accounting and consolidation processes
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong learning ability and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas)
  • Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong time management skills and ability to be both effective and efficient in work

Physical Requirements

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the Senior Technical Accountant to have the ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary.

Benefit Program

The Swatch Group is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and is committed to environmental sustainability.

  • Excellent health, dental and vision insurance (employee and dependents are eligible 1st of the month following 30 days; generous employer contribution)
  • Immediate participation in the 401(k) and 100% vested employer match after one year (maximum 4% employer match with 5% employee contribution)
  • Company paid life insurance and Long Term Disability
  • 18 days of PTO per year, 1 Month PTO after 5 years
  • Special bucket of sick time per year extended paid time for medical, parental and military leave
  • Holiday pay
  • Voluntary FSA, STD, Accident/Hospital Indemnity insurance
  • Employee product discount

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