Descripción de la oferta
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Accounting Manager to lead the full transformation in Spain of the accounting function of a french multinational listed company, leader in digital payment operating in over 45 countries with a strong global footprint.
This is a key moment for the finance team: necesiblity to clearly split accounting and controlling tasks (integrated until recent past), increasing reporting requirements, and a clear mandate to modernize processes.
Mission
The Accounting Manager reports to the Finance Director and manages a team of 3 in Spain.
The main challenge is to ensure rigorous compliance and high-quality reporting in a challenging and fast-paced environment while optimizing the end-to-end accounting process, increasing automation and efficiency (current processes are still highly manual, excel-based).
You will:
Lead and develop a team of 3 accountants
Oversee the full accounting cycle
Ensure tax, treasury and audit compliance
Drive process excellence and continuous improvement
Act as the bridge between local finance and HQ
This role requires someone hands-on with strong excel expertise who stays close to the team, brings clarity, and helps them think beyond execution.
Key Responsibilities
a) Closing & Financial Reporting
Own month-end and year-end closing
Ensure accurate Balance Sheet, P&L and Cash Flow reporting
Manage IFRS adjustments vs local GAAP
Lead local consolidation and intercompany reporting
Guarantee compliance with statutory and group reporting requirements
Prepare annual financial accounts
b) Process Optimization & Automation
Conduct a full end-to-end review of accounting processes
Identify inefficiencies and automation opportunities
Implement quality controls over financial transactions
Define accounting flows for new products
Ensure new product compliance with local regulations
Drive future continuous improvement initiatives
c) Team Leadership & Development
Lead, organize and structure a team of 3 in Spain
Set clear goals aligned with strategy
Work closely with the team: coaching, training, pedagogy
Bring structure and accountability where today execution is too task-driven
Be present, hands-on and detail-oriented
d) Financial Control & Governance
CAPEX control
Treasury & cash flow reporting
Payroll control & accounting
Tax review (VAT, Corporate Tax)
External audit management
Relationship with external tax advisors
What We Are Looking For
Experience
Around 10 years in similar Accounting leadership roles or consolidated experience as Accounting Team Lead, with strong people management skills to lead and manage a team of 3
Proven experience managing accounting under strict deadlines (reporting topline P&L D+1, bottomline P&L D+4)
Previous experience in multinational environments
Experience in audit firm (BIG 4 or else) is a plus
Strong knowledge of Spanish accounting standards + IFRS
Experience in consolidation and intercompany adjustments
Exposure to controlling is highly valued (finance & accounting are closely integrated)
Technical Skills
Solid financial accounting expertise
Strong knowledge of VAT and Corporate Tax
Treasury management experience
Strong accounting process expertise
Advanced Excel
ERP experience (Oracle is a plus)
English B2 minimum
Behavioral & Leadership Competencies
Highly organized and rigorous
Analytical mindset with synthesis capability
Fast execution with attention to detail
Proactive and improvement-oriented
Team player with strong communication skills
Hands-on leader with strong proximity to the team
We are looking for someone who can bring order, structure and forward thinking, not only execute but also elevate the function.
What we can offer you:
~ Join a company that is growing with plenty of opportunities to you to develop
~ A high-trust environment that gives individuals and teams autonomy
~ Great work environment
~ Career path evolution
~ Hybrid work schedule
~ Flexible working hours.
~ Intensive summer schedule
~26 vacation days
~ Competitive compensation package
~ Benefits: Life Insurance, Ticket Restaurant, Ticket Guarderia, Telemedicine Platform.
~ Flexible compensation plan: health insurance, training, Mobility
~ Other office perks & benefits
If you are a structured, analytical and people-oriented Accounting leader who enjoys improving processes while staying close to the operational detail — this could be a defining next step in your career.
