Gayané Piliposyan
Geneva
Summary
15+ years’ experience leading multi-entity payroll, finance, and tax operations across EMEA and global organizations. Process optimization, multi-country payroll and financial compliance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Payroll & Finance Senior Specialist
ID Quantique SA (acquired by IonQ US)
08.2022 - Current
- Direct management of Swiss payroll and governance oversight of international payroll across 8+ jurisdictions 140 employees across 9 countries (FR, DE, UK, AT, SG, US, AE, KR)
- Management integration of RSU, stock option, pension and benefit plan into payroll and finance operations, including cross-border tax implications, intercompany recharges, and reconciliations
- Manage month-end/year-end closings, accruals, deferred income management, balance sheet review, reconciliations.
- Employee overhead factor calculation for all entities.
- Managed fixed assets > CHF 5M, global bank guarantees and insurance management
- Strengthened internal controls and governance for payroll, equity, financial transactions under US GAAP
- Acted as primary liaison for internal/external audits, HR, vendors (ADP, Swisscom), insurance partners, tax administration, employees and executive leadership
- Key Achievements:
- Successfully led cross-country payroll, RSU, stock option, pension and benefit management across entities, ensuring compliance and seamless transition
- Built multi-currency FX and payroll and accounting reconciliation routines, reducing manual corrections by 30%
- Streamlined multi-entity payroll and accounting processes across EMEA, enhancing reporting accuracy and transparency
Senior General Ledger Accountant – EMEA
Beckman Coulter Eurocenter
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Managed GL accounting and payroll integration for multiple EMEA entities including Sweden, Germany, Finland, UK Holding, Slovakia, and Czech Republic
- Oversaw pension provisions, payroll postings, accruals, intercompany settlements, and reconciliations and reporting across entities
- Led month-end/year-end closings, journal entries, variance analyses, and statutory & US GAAP audits
- Coordinated VAT compliance, corporate tax filings, Intrastat reporting, and audit management.
- Key Achievements:
- Balance sheet detailed review, adjustments, multi-entity payroll accounting review, reducing entry booking time, reconciliation time and improving reporting accuracy
Accountant & management of HR/Payroll operations
CloudBees International SA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed HR administration and payroll for 250 employees across 14 countries
- Reconciled multi-currency payroll, bonuses, and benefits with external providers
- Month-end closings, cost accounting, audits
Roles
Actuate (OpenText), Kyphon Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, Baxter Bioscience, DHL Express
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Accounting, payroll, intercompany management, VAT, and audit support under US GAAP
- Executed VAT returns, revenue recognition, and financial reporting under Swiss GAAP
Education
Diploma - Accounting Specialist
SwitzerlandBachelor’s - International Law
University of Economics & Jurisprudence
Yerevan, ArmeniaSkills
- Strategic Leadership: Lead multi-country teams, mentor staff, and drive operational excellence
- Analytical & Problem Solving: High attention to detail, critical thinking, and data-driven decision-making
- Communication & Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with HR, Finance, vendors, and executives
- Adaptability & Agility: Thrive in fast-changing, multicultural environments
- Integrity & Governance Awareness: Ensure compliance, internal controls, and risk management best practices
- Microsoft Office ERP & Payroll Systems: Oracle JDE, SAP, Concur, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, NetSuite, BambooHR, BlackLine, Microsoft Dynamics 365, ADP, SharePoint, OBI
LANGUAGES
English (C1) | French (C2) | Armenian (Native) | Russian (A1)
Core Expertise
- Global Payroll & Compliance: Swiss & EMEA payroll, RSU & stock options, expatriate payroll, tax & social security compliance
- Finance Leadership: GL accounting, month/year-end closings, accruals & provisions, fixed assets > CHF 5M, intercompany recharges, transfer price, VAT & corporate tax, audit
- Governance: Process harmonization, automation, internal controls, US GAAP compliance, executive reporting
- Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Multi-country teams, global vendors, HR, finance executives, and auditors
Timeline
Global Payroll & Finance Senior Specialist
ID Quantique SA (acquired by IonQ US)
08.2022 - Current
Senior General Ledger Accountant – EMEA
Beckman Coulter Eurocenter
01.2019 - 01.2022
Accountant & management of HR/Payroll operations
CloudBees International SA
01.2016 - 01.2018
Roles
Actuate (OpenText), Kyphon Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, Baxter Bioscience, DHL Express
01.2006 - 01.2015
Bachelor’s - International Law
University of Economics & Jurisprudence