Job Description

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).