Accounting Manager

• 14 September 2026
• 80 - 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Fribourg

Would you like to contribute to the development of the canton of Fribourg, have a public service spirit, and are looking for a varied position that makes sense? At the State of Fribourg, you will work for the largest employer in the canton. Listening, dynamic and future-oriented, the cantonal administration and its institutions are at the service of the Fribourg population.

Accounting Manager

Activity rate

80-100%

Application deadline

30.09.2026

Start date

01.11.2026 or to be agreed

Who are we?

The CPEF (Caisse de prévoyance de l-Etat de Fribourg) is a public law institution that provides for all the staff of the State and approximately 74 institutions close to the State (municipalities, foundations, corporations, etc.) under the 2nd pillar. The CPEF has more than 22,000 active insured persons and more than 9,000 benefit recipients. It has a current balance sheet of 7 billion francs and employs 32 employees.

Why join us?

The Caisse de prévoyance de l-Etat de Fribourg is looking for an accounting manager to ensure the operational accounting management of the Fund and guarantee the quality, reliability and compliance of financial operations. In collaboration with the Finance & Controlling Manager, they will contribute to the preparation of financial statements, the monitoring of accounting activities and the continuous improvement of processes. Holding a central role in the accounting management of the Fund, they will ensure compliance with current standards and actively participate in the modernization and digitalization projects of the Fund.

The CPEF, as the employer-State, encourages the reconciliation of professional and private life and offers an attractive environment and working conditions to its employees. To find out more, follow this link.

Your responsibilities

• Autonomous management and responsibility for the bookkeeping of the Fund
• Coordination and management of the annual closing
• Preparation of financial statements according to Swiss GAAP RPC 26
• Organization and active participation in the audit process of the accounts
• Steering of accounting interface tools
• Treasury management in collaboration with the F&C manager
• Establish VAT reconciliation
• Supervise an accounting assistant
• Contribute to the improvement of accounting processes and internal control system
• Collaborate closely with the technical, real estate and investment teams
• Manage a DMS and its workflow for the validation of supplier invoices
• Participate in development and improvement projects for accounting management tools

Your profile

• Higher professional education (Federal Diploma of specialist in finance and accounting, Bachelor in economics, HES) or training deemed equivalent in accounting
• Expertise of at least 5 years in the field of accounting, including confirmed experience in a responsible role
• Confirmed accounting experience desired in occupational pension accounting
• Proactive, autonomous person, with a strong team spirit
• Marked interest in social insurance, finance and real estate
• Excellent command of French, with good knowledge of German, or vice versa

Your skills

• Ability to co-construct and steer accounting and financial activities in close collaboration with the Finance & Controlling Manager
• Good knowledge of Swiss accounting standards regarding occupational pensions (Swiss GAAP RPC 26), tax obligations and internal control
• Mastery of regulatory compliance issues and active contribution to the internal control system
• Rigor ensuring the reliability, accuracy and consistency of accounting and financial data
• Ability to prioritize, decide and structure accounting activities in a demanding environment
• Analytical spirit allowing for the resolution of complex issues and the quick takeover of existing processes
• Interest in the digitalization and automation of administrative and accounting processes
• Expertise in the use of accounting tools and common office applications, in particular Excel (Expert)

Contact details of contact persons

Alexandre Missègue, T +41 26 555 09 10, Write an email or Noemi Feliciano, T +41 26 555 09 43, Write an email