Senior Manager, Accounting and Controlling, International

BridgeBio seeks a Senior Manager for Accounting and Controlling in Zug to lead international financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls under US GAAP.

Reporting to the Director of Accounting & Controlling, International, this position is central to BridgeBio’s mission of developing transformative medicines for patients with genetic diseases and cancers. The role focuses on managing accounting operations, ensuring statutory compliance, and maintaining robust internal controls across the company’s international entities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing cycles for international entities, guaranteeing accurate financial statements in line with US GAAP and local regulations.
• Direct daily accounting functions, including the review of journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, payroll processing, and general financial reporting.
• Coordinate statutory compliance tasks such as audits, financial statement preparation, tax and VAT submissions, and liaison with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Strengthen internal control frameworks and SOX-compliant procedures while seeking ways to enhance operational efficiency and financial governance.
• Collaborate with US Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Procurement, HR, and other international stakeholders to support financial initiatives and compliance goals.
• Assist with treasury and cash management duties, including payment oversight, transaction recording, reconciliation, and foreign exchange handling.
• Lead finance transformation efforts by implementing process improvements, system upgrades, and industry best practices across global operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• Active professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, Swiss CPA, or equivalent).
• Minimum of eight years of progressive accounting experience, with specific exposure to international accounting.
• Proven background in conducting or supporting external audits.
• Prior work experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, or other highly regulated sectors.
• Deep understanding of US GAAP, statutory accounting standards, internal controls, and SOX compliance.
• Experience overseeing audits, managing external service providers, and handling accounting operations across multiple countries.

Nice to have

• Previous employment at a Big 4 or other globally recognized public accounting firm.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA and experience working in public companies.

What the company offers

• Competitive market-leading compensation package.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Opportunities for career growth through regular feedback, continuous education, and professional development programs.
• Financial incentives, peer recognition, and advancement opportunities for high performers.

About the company

BridgeBio operates as a global biotechnology firm with its main headquarters in San Francisco and an international hub in Zug, Switzerland. The organization fosters empowered, high-performing teams that move quickly, take ownership, and drive international expansion. The culture is energetic and collaborative, blending pragmatism with bold decision-making and embracing uncertainty with confidence. Employees are trusted to act with urgency and purpose, united by a drive to advance science for patients worldwide. The company also values curiosity, experimentation, and the ethical use of AI to enhance work quality and speed.

• Empowered, high-performing teams that take ownership and drive growth.
• Energetic and collaborative environment balancing pragmatism with bold decisions.
• Culture of trust, urgency, and purpose focused on advancing patient science.
• Valuing curiosity, experimentation, and the thoughtful application of AI.