Accounting Manager
Core
Own end-to-end accounts payable and general accounting operations for directly-managed entities (France, UK, US, EU) while managing a team of three and acting as a business partner to operational departments.
Role type
Senior hands-on accounting manager (team lead)
Builds
Scalable accounting processes, AP automation tools, ERP improvements, and expense management systems
Domain
Fashion retail / E-commerce / Consumer goods
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Accounts payable management, General accounting (journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, accruals), Team management (hiring, coaching, development), Project management, Finance-IT collaboration, French GAAP expertise, Statutory audit support, Cross-functional partnership
Preferred skills
US GAAP or IFRS exposure, Retail/fashion/e-commerce industry experience, French language proficiency
Technologies
ERP systems, AP automation tools, Expense management systems
Responsibilities
Manage vendor onboarding, invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor relationships; Lead month-end and year-end closes including intercompany bookings; Coach and develop a team of three accountants; Partner on accounting policies and internal controls; Lead Finance-IT initiatives for process improvements; Support statutory audits and tax filings; Act as a business partner to Operations, Procurement, and Retail teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership