Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
JOB MISSION:
The candidate will support the Finance Manager, Global and Regional Tax Teams, managing month-end close, ongoing deliverables, external audits and specific research projects to ensure statutory compliance across the France regionThe successful candidate will be the financial accounting team lead, supporting a best-in-class financial reporting and compliance environment with a focus on continuous improvement, accuracy and integrity across financial and tax reporting.
REPORTING STRUCTURE:
The role will report into the France Finance Manager.
Financial Reporting and Compliance
Management of the year end audit, financial statement preparations and statutory submissions.
Management, review and co-ordination of the month and year end process, ensuring accurate postings and timely submissions aligned with internal and external reporting deadlines.
Monthly review of Balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation.
Support the Finance Manager on all statutory and governmental reporting, alongside internal New Balance reporting requirements where necessary.
Continuous improvement of the accounting environment, implementing and monitoring controls, alongside reviewing accounting and reporting policy to ensure full compliance across both local GAAP and Group guidelines.
Tax Reporting and Compliance
Work alongside external advisors to assist with the preparation of corporate income tax calculations, filings and financial accruals.
Collaborate with external advisors and internal tax teams, to prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation in line with OECD and local requirements.
Support where necessary on monthly and annual VAT declarations for the region.
Ensure documentation and taxation of out of payroll benefits and gifts to third parties.
Monitor and report changes in tax legislation, contributing to the development, maintenance and implementation of internal tax policies and controls.
Manage and support tax audits, inquiries, and assessments across the region.
Other
Provide leadership that creates a supportive, high commitment work environment which motivates and encourages the finance team to achieve through empowerment and development;
Assist in the forecast and budgeting processes, with a focus on tax implications.
Support the EMEA finance and tax teams to develop and execute regional policies, processes and system implementation.
Handling of ad-hoc tax related requests across both statutory and commercial requirements.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
University degree, preferably with a focus on taxes and accounting, e.g. business administration, finance, accounting and taxation, controlling, (business) law.
Accounting qualification preferable (DSCG, DEC)
Experience in tax regulations in France is an asset.
Minimum 5 Years working experience.
Languages: Fluent in French and English.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong collaboration, adaptability, and project management skills are essential.
Experience with a modern ERP System is an asset (ERP change to Microsoft D365 coming up in 2027)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
BENEFITS:
Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
Discount on Health Insurance
Pension
Life Insurance
Daily Meal Allowance
25 days Annual Leave per year
Hybrid Working
Transportation Allowance
Employee Discount
Flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 20 days per year
Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.
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In 1906, New Balance began as a humble one-man operation founded on the belief that “we were born to move,” and has since grown into an international corporation, selling footwear and apparel in over 120 countries and employing over 14,000 associates worldwide. Our mission has always been to support the performance of athletes, and with an unparalleled focus on quality and craftsmanship, we’ve come to set the standard for comfort and fit in an industry all too often driven by hype.
We’re incredibly proud of our history and how far we’ve come, but companies don’t thrive for over a century by being content.
Whether it’s setting a new style trend, retooling our manufacturing process, or building a new state-of-the-art headquarters, we pursue innovation with a spirit of fearless independence. As the only privately held major footwear company in the world, we’re free to do things our way, pushing limits and testing boundaries as we continually reimagine what could be. After all, the status quo isn’t static.
But doing things our way wouldn’t mean much if we weren’t also doing them the right way. We invest in our associates as they invest in us, and as we move forward, we make a point of giving back, supporting communities around us through ambitious philanthropic efforts and involvement programs. We are a company that cares, and our culture is one of integrity and teamwork where together we become greater than the sum of our parts.
