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 a Senior Accountant, 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
• Advanced excels (incl macros knowledge)
• Strong knowledge of VAT and Corporate Tax
• Treasury management experience
• Strong accounting process expertise
• Advanced Excel
• ERP experience (Oracle is a plus)
• TMS experience with Kyriba 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/ Senior Accountant who enjoys improving processes while staying close to the operational detail — this could be a defining next step in your career.