Chief Accounting Officer

Overview

We are looking to hire a Chief Accounting Officer. Based in Verona, Italy | Ref: CFI - 0925.

VIPA is a European multinational company headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. With a rapidly expanding Paper and Board Division and a leading position in global recycling and recovered materials trading, we are strengthening our team in Verona. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented leader with a strong background in accounting principles, tax matters, and multinational business environments.

Why VIPA? We invest in education, training, and professional development to help you grow both personally and professionally. You will join a dynamic, fast-growing company with excellent working conditions in a collaborative, multinational environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Integrity: Ensure accuracy of financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, in line with international accounting standards.
• Regulatory Compliance: Oversee adherence to federal, state, local, and corporate financial regulations.
• Corporate Governance & Risk Management: Implement internal controls, manage risks, and strengthen the company’s governance framework.
• Strategic Financial Planning: Support the Group CFO in long-term planning, budgeting, and identifying opportunities and risks.
• Departmental Oversight: Lead and manage the accounting team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and administrative tasks.
• ERP Implementation: Play an active role in the rollout and adoption of the new Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP, ensuring process alignment and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Degree in Economics, Finance, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in accounting roles (CAO background preferred).
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and Italian tax regulations, in particular day-to-day management of VAT and tax matters (VAT liquidations, day-to-day tax matters, import/export tax related matters).
• Strong communication skills in English and/or French (both written and spoken).
• Proficiency with ERP and accounting software (possibly Sistemi / Profis).
• Precision, reliability, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.

What we offer

• Opportunities for professional growth within the company.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• The position is offered with full-time employment.
• Only applications in English and only local candidates will be considered.
• No relocation offered.

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