Accounting Team Lead – France & Group Finance

TFMO SAS; Lissieu; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Family values

Job security

Ambitious team

Innovation

Sustainable growth

Diversity and inclusion

Résumé du poste

TFMO SAS is seeking a Team Manager Accounting to lead a local finance team of about four FTEs and drive professionalization of processes, reporting, and compliance in France. You will actively contribute to day-to-day accounting activities and serve as the link between local entities and Group Finance.

The role covers monthly, quarterly and annual closings, payroll-related provisions, VAT filings, audits, and interactions with the HQ Finance team.

Qualifications

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• You bring at least 7 to 10 years of relevant experience, preferably within an international, multi-entity, or group environment.
• You have proven people management skills and enjoy coaching, motivating, and developing a team.
• You possess a solid understanding of French accounting principles (French GAAP) and are comfortable operating in a complex financial environment.
• You have hands-on experience with statutory audits, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance requirements in France.
• You combine a strategic mindset with a pragmatic, hands-on approach and are willing to actively contribute to accounting activities and payroll controlling when needed.
• You are analytical, detail-oriented, and able to maintain accuracy while managing multiple priorities.
• You communicate fluently in French and have a professional level of English, allowing you to collaborate effectively in an international setting.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop the local finance team (AP, AR, GL).
• Structure and optimize roles, processes, and responsibilities.
• Build a high-performing and reliable finance organization.
• Actively contribute to accounting activities (GL, closings, complex entries).
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of financial data.
• Support AP, AR, and invoicing activities.
• Review payroll entries, provisions, and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly reporting to the Group.
• Implement Group guidelines, accounting policies, and internal controls.
• Be the main contact for HQ Finance (consolidation, controlling, audit).
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Responsible for VAT filings, corporate income tax, and local obligations.
• Ensure full compliance with local statutory requirements.
• Act as contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and consultants.
• Play an active role in financial systems implementation and optimization.
• Drive digitalization and standardization of processes.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors and external partners.
• Act as sparring partner for local management and Group Finance.

Connaissances

People management

Coaching

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

French accounting standards (French GA

English proficiency

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Description du poste

TFMO SAS is seeking a Team Manager Accounting to lead a local finance team of about four FTEs and drive professionalization of processes, reporting, and compliance in France. You will actively contribute to day-to-day accounting activities and serve as the link between local entities and Group Finance.

The role covers monthly, quarterly and annual closings, payroll-related provisions, VAT filings, audits, and interactions with the HQ Finance team.