Accounting Manager

GF_Finance & Controlling, Accounting-E484

Accounting Manager - Full Time - Madrid, Spain

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our GF_Finance & Controlling, Accounting team in Spain. The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing and controlling the Accounting processes performed in the Center of Excellence (CoE). The professional acts as the Manager for the accounting staff in the CoE while being responsible for ensuring that processes remain aligned, global process standards are "anchored," any escalations are resolved, and mitigation procedures are defined and implemented. Key processes in scope for the CoE Accounting Manager are OTC (Management of Customer Master Data & Credit, Billing management, Customer inquiry & dispute management, Collections management), PTP (P-Card/ T&E Card Administration), and Accounting reports.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Accounting teams in the CoE , ensuring high performance, development, and team cohesion.
• Coordinate all country/cluster Accounting processes within the scope of the CoE.
• Oversee the OTC/PTP processes in the CoE, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS standards , Sulzer directives, and the Sulzer Accounting Manual (SAM).

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Education and Experience : University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; 7-9 years of Accounting experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role; preferred experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Coordination and Planning : Proficiency in coordinating and planning work for Accounting teams.
• Accounting Expertise : Strong understanding of OTC and PTP processes, general accounting principles, and financial reporting; RTR expertise is a plus.
• Communication Skills : Strong communication skills for delivering key insights to senior leadership; excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Technical Skills : Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, iScala) and accounting software; strong MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) skills; experience with Tagetik and Qlik Sense is a plus.
• Language Skills : Proficiency in English.

What we offer you:

• A competitive salary as well as participation in the variable remuneration system based on personal and financial objectives.
• Permanent contract.

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK, and the USA.

Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality, and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management, and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance, and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2023, our 13,130 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.3 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN).