Accounting Director F/M

Betclic Group; Bordeaux; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid leave

RTT days

Ticket Restaurant

Health insurance

Mobility allowance

Hybrid work model

Training catalog

Rooftop office spaces

Job summary

Betclic Group, an online gaming leader with operations in Bordeaux and across Europe, is seeking an Accounting Director to lead the Group's accounting function and drive reliability of financial information.

The role reports to the CFO and oversees a team of 25+ accountants across Malta, Bordeaux and Abidjan, coordinating with FP&A, Tax and IT on transformation and integration programs.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or chartered accountant with at least 15 years’ experience gained in an accounting firm and in-house, dealing with both holding-company and operational matters.
• Excellent knowledge of French GAAP and a good understanding of IFRS.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes across the Group.
• Ensure the quality, consistency and reliability of accounting data.
• Supervise the preparation of statutory accounts for Group subsidiaries.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, including French GAAP and relevant IFRS principles.
• Oversee accounting treatment for complex or non-recurring transactions.
• Coordinate intercompany accounting flows and recharge processes.
• Manage relationships with statutory auditors on accounting matters.
• Ensure clear documentation of accounting judgments, policies and controls
• Define and harmonize accounting policies, procedures and working methods across entities.
• Standardize closing calendars, reconciliations, review processes and reporting routines.
• Improve the accounting control environment in coordination with Finance, Legal, Tax, Internal Control and Internal Audit stakeholders.
• Develop accounting KPIs to monitor closing quality, process efficiency and team performance.
• Support continuous improvement in accounting operations, automation and data quality.
• Manage a team of +25 accountants, based in Malta, Bordeaux and Abidjan.
• Structure the accounting organization to support Group growth.
• Manage, coach and develop accounting managers and teams.
• Build a culture of accountability, technical excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Ensure clear roles and responsibilities across central and local accounting teams.
• Support talent development, succession planning and team engagement.
• Support Finance transformation projects in close coordination with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Consolidation, Legal and IT teams.
• Contribute to the design and deployment of the new ERP environment.
• Participate in integration activities for Tipico, JOA and future acquired businesses.
• Ensure acquired entities are integrated into Betclic’s accounting policies, closing routines and control framework.
• Work closely with the FP&A, Treasury, Tax and Consolidation teams and Finance across Banijay Gaming (Tipico, JOA, etc.).
• Work with Legal and Corporate teams on entity governance, statutory requirements and corporate projects.
• Act as a member of the Corporate Committee, alongside other Finance, Legal and Corporate leaders.

Skills

Group accounting

Team management

IFRS

French GAAP

English fluency

ERP implementation

M&A integration

Education

Chartered accountant

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

WE ARE BETCLIC

Betclic, European leader in sports betting, is much more than just an online gaming site! Also offering Poker, Horse Racing, and Casino games across various countries and continents, it is an inspiring and forward-thinking company: every day brings new challenges in a modern and dynamic environment. As an influential player in the tech industry, with strong and sustained growth over the years, we believe in innovation through diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to reach their full potential. With our multicultural team, we provide an optimal, safe and responsible gaming experience, powered by cutting-edge technology.

WHY JOIN US

At Betclic, success comes from passionate and committed teams. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

An international and creative environment where every project is an opportunity to innovate

Hypergrowth that brings new challenges and development opportunities every day

A healthy work-life balance: flexible remote work and workplace well-being are essential pillars for us.

A unique and friendly atmosphere, with 1,600 employees across 5 countries and our headquarters in Bordeaux

Are you passionate about sports and tech? Join us and help shape the future of online gaming!

ENTER THE GAME

We are seeking an Accounting Director to lead Betclic’s Accounting function, ensuring the reliability of financial information and compliance with accounting and tax obligations.

Reporting to the CFO, you will be a member of the Finance Leadership Team and lead Betclic’s Accounting department, comprising approximately 25 team members. You will oversee the Revenue Accounting, Local Accounting, Procurement and Banking Operations teams, based in Malta, Bordeaux and Abidjan.

This is a key leadership role within the Finance function, requiring close collaboration with other Finance teams, business units across Banijay Gaming — including Tipico and JOA — and external stakeholders such as statutory auditors and advisers.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with commercial acumen, experience in supporting transformation and integration programmes, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, high-growth and international environment.

YOUR ROLE WITHIN BETCLIC

Lead Group accounting operations

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes across the Group.
• Ensure the quality, consistency and reliability of accounting data.
• Supervise the preparation of statutory accounts for Group subsidiaries.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, including French GAAP and relevant IFRS principles.
• Oversee accounting treatment for complex or non-recurring transactions.
• Coordinate intercompany accounting flows and recharge processes.
• Manage relationships with statutory auditors on accounting matters.
• Ensure clear documentation of accounting judgments, policies and controls

Build scalable accounting governance

• Define and harmonize accounting policies, procedures and working methods across entities.
• Standardize closing calendars, reconciliations, review processes and reporting routines.
• Improve the accounting control environment in coordination with Finance, Legal, Tax, Internal Control and Internal Audit stakeholders.
• Develop accounting KPIs to monitor closing quality, process efficiency and team performance.
• Support continuous improvement in accounting operations, automation and data quality.

Lead and develop the accounting teams

• Manage a team of +25 accountants, based in Malta, Bordeaux and Abidjan.
• Structure the accounting organization to support Group growth.
• Manage, coach and develop accounting managers and teams.
• Build a culture of accountability, technical excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Ensure clear roles and responsibilities across central and local accounting teams.
• Support talent development, succession planning and team engagement.

Support transformation, ERP and integration projects

• Support Finance transformation projects in close coordination with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Consolidation, Legal and IT teams.
• Contribute to the design and deployment of the new ERP environment.
• Participate in integration activities for Tipico, JOA and future acquired businesses.
• Ensure acquired entities are integrated into Betclic’s accounting policies, closing routines and control framework.

Work as a senior Finance leader

• Work closely with the FP&A, Treasury, Tax and Consolidation teams and Finance across Banijay Gaming (Tipico, JOA, etc.).
• Work with Legal and Corporate teams on entity governance, statutory requirements and corporate projects.
• Act as a member of the Corporate Committee, alongside other Finance, Legal and Corporate leaders.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for passionate and curious professionals who bring kindness and a touch of enthusiasm!

• Qualified accountant or chartered accountant with at least 15 years’ experience gained in an accounting firm and in-house, dealing with both holding-company and operational matters.
• Excellent knowledge of French GAAP and a good understanding of IFRS.
• Fluent in English.
• Proactive, rigorous and technically minded, with a Big Smile, plenty of energy and a genuine appetite for people management.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, data driven, in a constantly evolving international regulatory environment.

WHAT ARE THE RECRUITMENT STEPS?

• If your application is shortlisted, Elodie will contact you within a week for an initial HR screening (30 minutes). Then, you will complete the AssessFirst test (personality, motivation and cognitive reasoning).
• Next, you will meet Albin, CFO (your future manager), then Victor andSandra– respectively VP Strategic Finance and VP Corporate Finance.
• Finally, Elodie will conduct a final HR interview to review your AssessFirst results together.

The recruitment process usually takes between 4 to 6 weeks to ensure an optimal experience for you.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

25 days of paid leave and 10 RTT days

A Ticket Restaurant® card credited with €11 per day (€6 per day funded by Betclic)

100% health insurance coverage for you and your children

50% reimbursement of public transport costs or an annual sustainable mobility allowance (€230 for commuting with sustainable transport)

Hybrid work model

Access to a vast training catalog, with opportunities for professional development every year

Extraordinary office spaces with a rooftop where you can enjoy sunny breaks with a view of the Cité du Vin

Internal events to liven up your daily life

On-site sports classes and organized tournaments (Pilates, circuit training, boxing, yoga, futsal, padel, tennis…)

Permanent contract, available immediately in Bordeaux.

Betclic Group – 117 Quai de Bacalan, 33300 BORDEAUX.