Head of Accounting. Temporary Interim Position. Madrid Barcelona Bilbao

Crearte Consulting; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A consulting firm is seeking an Accounting Manager to establish accounting operations for a French multinational in Northern Spain. The role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with IFRS and French GAAP, and overseeing the transfer of accounting operations. Candidates must be fluent in English and French, with strong leadership experience and a background in accounting.

Servicios

Accommodation and travel expenses paid

Formación

• Experience in accounting operations transfer or SSC build.
• Experience in producing statutory accounts in IFRS and French GAAP.
• Experience in financial accounting or auditing, preferably in manufacturing.

Responsabilidades

• Set up accounting operations for French entities in Northern Spain.
• Lead a team of accountants for financial reporting in IFRS and French GAAP.

Conocimientos

Fluent in English

Fluent in French

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Leadership experience

Educación

Qualified accountant or equivalent

Herramientas

SAP

Tagetik

Hyperion

OnStream

Descripción del empleo

At Crearte Consulting, we are seeking an Accounting Manager with an Interim Management Contract for a 9-12 month project for a French multinational in the industrial sector.

The Group's headquarters are in Paris, France, and the position will be based in its Bilbao offices in Spain. The candidate must be in Bilbao during the week, Monday to Friday initially, with potential for 2 days remote work after 1 month. The person can live in any city in Spain but must travel to Bilbao during the week. All accommodation and travel expenses are paid by the company.

The project is for a French international group. The contract will be an interim contract initially through our French Interim Management partner.

You must be fluent in English and French; Spanish is desirable but not required.

Role Purpose:

BUILD – Set up accounting operations in Northern Spain for our client's French entities. Lead the transfer of accounting operations from France to Northern Spain. Ensure smooth annual closing and audit of 2025 accounts during the transition, with a team comprising newly recruited Spanish staff and existing members.

RUN – Lead a team of accountants responsible for high-quality monthly management and statutory financial reporting in IFRS and French GAAP.

The role reports to the Western Europe Finance Director.

BUILD Responsibilities:

• Recruitment, transfer planning and implementation, onboarding, coordination with the French team

RUN Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations for accounts payable, fixed assets, general ledger, accounts receivable, bank accounts, and other accounting services
• Provide data and reporting per company standards in IFRS and French GAAP
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations with proper documentation
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, French GAAP, local requirements, and internal controls
• Serve as the point of contact for external and internal auditors, ensuring timely responses
• Coordinate with external experts on local French requirements
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Ensure team training and effectiveness
• Manage communication with internal customers in France, Western Europe Directors, and corporate functions
• Maintain positive stakeholder relationships
• Ensure SLA adherence between accounting and internal customers

Desired Skills and Knowledge:

• Qualified accountant or equivalent, such as DESCF in France
• Experience in accounting operations transfer or SSC build
• Experience in producing statutory accounts in IFRS and French GAAP, especially in complex businesses with stock management
• Experience in financial accounting or auditing, preferably in manufacturing
• Leadership experience with accounting teams
• Knowledge of tax requirements
• Experience working in international groups, Big 4 experience is a plus
• Shared Service Center experience is a plus
• Proficiency in SAP; familiarity with group reporting tools like Tagetik, Hyperion, or OnStream
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Fluent in English and French, written and verbal