Team Manager Accounting

• Location: Lissieu Office
• Are you ready to harness your passion for finance and logistics in the dynamic role of Team Manager Accounting?
• Discover below the challenges and rewards that come with this role at H.Essers France.

YOUR CHALLENGES

As Team Manager Accounting you will manage a local team (± 4 FTE) and drive the further professionalization of processes, reporting, and compliance. At the same time, you actively contribute to day-to-day accounting activities and act as the key link between the French entities and the Group Finance team.

What does this mean concretely?

Team & Organization

• Lead, coach, and develop the local finance team (AP, AR, GL)
• Structure and optimize roles, processes, and responsibilities
• Build a high-performing and reliable finance organization

Accounting & Operations

• Actively contribute to accounting activities (GL, closings, complex entries)
• Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
• Ensure accuracy and quality of financial data
• Support AP, AR, and invoicing activities
• Review payroll entries, provisions, and reconciliations

Reporting & Group Integration

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly reporting to the Group
• Implement Group guidelines, accounting policies, and internal controls
• Key contact for HQ Finance (consolidation, controlling, audit)
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes

Compliance & Tax

• Responsible for VAT filings, corporate income tax, and local obligations
• Ensure full compliance with local statutory requirements
• Main point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and consultants

Systems & Processes

• Play an active role in the implementation and optimization of financial systems
• Drive digitalization and standardization of processes
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements

Stakeholder Management

Manage relationships with banks, auditors and external partners

Act as a sparring partner for local management and Group Finance

YOUR TALENTS

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field
• You bring at least 7 to 10 years of relevant experience, preferably within an international, multi-entity, or group environment
• You have proven people management skills and enjoy coaching, motivating, and developing a team
• You possess a solid understanding of French accounting principles (French GAAP) and are comfortable operating in a complex financial environment
• You have hands-on experience with statutory audits, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance requirements in France
• You combine a strategic mindset with a pragmatic, hands-on approach and are willing to actively contribute to accounting activities and payroll controlling when needed
• You are analytical, detail-oriented, and able to maintain accuracy while managing multiple priorities
• You communicate fluently in French and have a professional level of English, allowing you to collaborate effectively in an international setting

YOUR REWARD

• You can count on an attractive salary package
• Supported by our vision of 'Lifelong Learning', the H.Essers Academy offers you a free choice of various training courses that contribute to your personal development
• Your greatest asset is without doubt your place within the strong H.Essers family

7500 REASONS TO CHOOSE H.ESSERS

• Family values: forming a strong foundation of trust and commitment for both employees and clients since 1928
• Job security: in a rapidly changing world
• Ambitious team: with 7500 dedicated colleagues, we strive for excellence and have a greenhouse of ambition and opportunity
• Innovation: in our processes and services, allowing us to serve our customers ever more efficiently and sustainably
• Sustainable international growth: recognizing our social, economic and environmental responsibility as an organization to have a positive impact on society as a whole
• Diversity and inclusion: are crucial to a healthy and productive work environment and are actively embraced within H.Essers
• These are just a few reasons why H.Essers is an attractive choice, we are curious to discover your reason(s).