Accounting and reporting manager emea H/F

Conciliat; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Conciliat is seeking a senior accounting leader to oversee day-to-day accounting across EMEA, drive month-end close, and ensure accurate financial reporting under IFRS and US GAAP. You will lead the accounting team, manage GL and reconciliations, and coordinate with Treasury, Tax, and Audit to maintain strong internal controls.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 10+ years' experience, SAP proficiency, and fluent English (C1).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 10+ years of accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, local accounting regulations, including Spanish GAAP and US GAAP.
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP, and financial reporting tools.
• Strong leadership, analytical and organisational skills.
• Fluent English, C1; additional European languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting for EMEA entities.
• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual closings.
• Ensure general ledger accuracy and reconciliations.
• Support consolidation and reporting (US GAAP) with Finance Controller Manager.
• Oversee accounts payable and supplier payments.
• Assist treasury and cash management activities.
• Ensure SOX compliance and audits.
• Lead accounting team and promote development.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Tax, Reporting, Auditing and other teams.
• Utilise SAP and ERP systems to improve data quality.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Financial reporting tools

Job description

• Accounting Operations: Oversee day-to-day accounting activities across EMEA entities, ensuring accurate, complete and timely financial records.

• Month-End and Year-End Closing: Lead monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes, ensuring compliance with group reporting deadlines and accounting policies.

• General Ledger & Reconciliations: Ensure the accuracy of general ledger accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany transactions and journal entries.

• Reporting & Consolidation: Join with the Finance Controller Manager to Consolidation and Reporting in UsGAAP.

• Accounts Payable : Oversee accounts payable , ensuring timely invoice processing, collections and supplier payments.

• Treasury & Cash Management: Support to the Treasury Manager. Monitor cash movements, bank reconciliations, payment processes and financial debt, coordinating closely with the Treasury team.

• Internal Controls & Audit: Ensure compliance with internal control frameworks, including SOX requirements, and coordinate internal and external audits.

• Team Management: Lead, develop and support the accounting team, promoting operational excellence, accountability and continuous professional development.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Treasury, Tax, Reporting, Auditing, Consolidation and other Legal and Project Finance teams to ensure alignment between accounting activities and business objectives.

• Systems & Process Management: Ensure the effective use of ERP SAP and financial reporting systems, supporting system enhancements and improvements in data quality.

• Stakeholder Management: Act as a key point of contact for auditors, banks, external advisors and internal stakeholders across the EMEA region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

• Significant experience, at least 10 years in accounting and financial reporting, preferably in an international or multinational environment.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local accounting regulations; Local Gap (Spanish) and US GAAP is a must.

• Experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP, and financial reporting tools.

• Strong leadership, analytical and organisational skills.

• Fluent English, C1; additional European languages are an advantage.