Finance & Accounting Manager – FR/US GAAP, VAT & Tax

TransPerfect Translations International; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect Translations International is seeking an Accounting and Finance Manager in Madrid to lead day-to-day accounting, ensure accurate monthly closures, and coordinate with local and shared service centers. The role requires fluency in English and French, 4+ years in a similar international position, and strong tax knowledge.

You will oversee statutory filings, local tax compliance, and liaise with auditors, adopting FR GAAP and US GAAP where required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or similar in Accounting and Finance.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a responsibility role in an international company.
• Proactive approach, organizational capacity, problem solving, confidentiality, teamwork and leadership experience.
• Good knowledge of French tax legislation and FR GAAP accounting.
• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken).
• Strong Excel skills and Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close and reconciliations to ensure timely, accurate accounting.
• Manage VAT, corporate tax requirements and local GAAP vs US GAAP alignment.
• Coordinate with shared service centres for accounting and administration issues.
• Interact with auditors and tax consultants to support statutory filings and reports.
• Support local management with finance/tax projects and process improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Fluent English

Fluent French

Education

Degree in Business Administration or similar in Accounting and Finance

Tools

Great Plains

Excel (Advanced)

Office Suite

Job description

TransPerfect Translations International is seeking an Accounting and Finance Manager in Madrid to lead day-to-day accounting, ensure accurate monthly closures, and coordinate with local and shared service centers. The role requires fluency in English and French, 4+ years in a similar international position, and strong tax knowledge.

You will oversee statutory filings, local tax compliance, and liaise with auditors, adopting FR GAAP and US GAAP where required.