Accounting Manager France

Company Description

100 % fossil-free: we have been working on this for 25 years and are driving forward projects that others consider unthinkable. We use wind, sun and green hydrogen to generate, store and supply green energy. Our more than 1,200 employees are working on energy projects with a capacity of more than 30 gigawatts worldwide.

Join our team in Neuville-sur-Oise as Accounting Manager France (m/f/d) and work with us on our mission: generating renewable energy sustainably - so that the Earth remains a place worth living on.

Job Description

Accounting & Local Compliance (France)

• Full responsibility for financial accounting under French GAAP (Plan Comptable Général)
• Preparation and supervision of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Management of VAT (TVA), corporate income tax and local tax compliance
• Coordination with expert-comptable and commissaire aux comptes
• Ensuring compliance with French commercial and corporate law

Group Reporting (Germany)

• Monthly and quarterly reporting to the German parent company
• Preparation of consolidation packages in accordance with Group standards (HGB / IFRS exposure beneficial)
• Reconciliation of intercompany balances and transactions
• Timely and accurate submission of reporting data
• Implementation of Group accounting policies within French entities

SPV Portfolio Management

• Financial oversight of up to 140 project entities
• Standardisation of accounting structures and recurring processes
• Monitoring of dividend distributions and capital measures
• Close cooperation with Treasury and Controlling at Group level

Leadership & Organization

• Disciplinary and functional leadership of up to 10 team members
• Development of team structure and performance standards
• Capacity planning and prioritization
• Continuous improvement of processes and automation

Projects & Transformation

• Active participation in ERP development (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central preferred)
• Harmonisation of French processes with Group standards
• Support of finance transformation and digitalization initiatives
• Implementation of internal control systems (ICS)

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• 5-8 years of professional experience
• Strong knowledge of French GAAP and tax law
• Experience in multi-entity / SPV environments
• First leadership experience required
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central desirable
• Experience in group reporting / consolidation environment is a strong asset
• Fluent in French and English (German is a plus)

Additional Information

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

Vacation: Take the time to recharge – you'll get 30 days of vacation, plus additional days for special occasions.

Workation: Want to combine work and travel? You can work from anywhere in the EU for up to 4 weeks a year.

Flexible Work: Office or home office? Depending on your role, you decide together with us what works best.

Finance & Future

Pension Plan: We help you plan for tomorrow, with generous contributions to your retirement savings.

Childcare Allowance: Your family matters to us – we contribute to the costs of childcare.

JobRad: Get around sustainably – use your company bike for both work and personal trips.

Learning & Development

Training Budget: Whether professional or personal, we support your growth with a generous training budget.

Language Courses: Improve your business English or learn a new language – flexible, practical and tailored to you.

Health & Team Spirit

Fitness Offers: Stay active with our WellHub partnership – access a wide range of gyms and online fitness programs.

Health Management: Prevention is key – we provide company health programs and accident insurance for everyone.

Team Events: From summer parties and workshops to casual after-work get-togethers - we celebrate successes together.

Company Benefits

Performance Bonus: Your contribution matters – that’s why we reward you with a guaranteed, annual bonus.

Investment Opportunities: Join the energy transition and benefit from sustainable investments in renewable energies.

Corporate Benefits: Enjoy exclusive offers, discounts, and additional perks from our partners – making your everyday life a little brighter.

Do you have any questions? I'll be happy to help you: tamara.mckame@enertrag.com