Cluster Accounting Manager (d/f/m)

Leonardo Hotels; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Bonus program

Employee discounts

Urban Sports Club membership

Networking app (LEAPP)

Work-life balance support

Training & development

Team events

Job summary

Leonardo Royal Paris La Défense is seeking a Cluster Accounting Manager to lead the France accounting team, covering Paris and Evian hotels. You will oversee month-end and year-end closings, balance sheets, and P&L reporting, ensuring timely, accurate financials in line with French GAAP and Group standards.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on closing experience, and collaboration with Head Office and external advisors. A dynamic hospitality environment and growth opportunities await.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent with accounting/reporting certification.
• Several years’ experience in accounting, including month-end closing.
• Experience leading accounting teams, including remote members.
• Solid knowledge of French GAAP and statutory requirements.
• Familiarity with IFRS and group reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Cluster Accounting Team of six, including remote members.
• Oversee accounting and monthly/quarterly/annual closings for the France cluster (Paris and Evian).
• Ensure compliance with French GAAP, Group procedures, and ISOX controls.
• Coordinate group reporting and intercompany reconciliations.
• Support audit, tax, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

Skills

Fluent French

English proficiency

Team leadership

Microsoft Excel

IFRS knowledge

French GAAP knowledge

Accounting software (Pennylane)

Balance-sheet reconciliations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Pennylane

Accounting systems

Job description

Finance

Professionals

Leonardo Royal Paris La Défense

About us

BE YOURSELF – with us, your personality counts! In the Leonardo Family we unite people of different origins and religions, different genders and ages, sexual orientation or possible disabilities. This diversity makes us strong, every day.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a strategically important accounting cluster, lead and develop a dedicated team, and strengthen the quality of local and Group financial reporting within a growing international hospitality company.
Join our Central Europe FInance Team and start your career journey with us as Cluster Accounting Manager (d/f/m) France!

To strengthen our Accounting Team in France, we are looking for a Cluster Accounting Manager (d/f/m).
In this key position, based at Leonardo Royal La Défense, you will take overall responsibility for the accounting and financial closing activities of the France cluster, covering one hotel in Evian and two hotels in Paris, while leading a team of six employees. Together with your team, you will ensure that all accounting, statutory and Group reporting processes run smoothly, accurately and on time.

What we offer

• Permanent employment contract
• Individual Bonus Agreement
• Up to 50% discount on overnight stays and in the restaurants of the Fattal Hotel Group
• Free and discounted memberships at Urban Sports Club
• Europe-wide networking through the internal employee app "LEAPP"
• Support in balancing work and family life
• Training and development programs at our Leonardo Academy
• Team events

Your Main Duties

• Lead and develop the Cluster Accounting Team of six employees, including team members working remotely, with both disciplinary and functional management responsibility
• Take overall responsibility for accounting and financial closing across the French cluster, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, accruals, provisions, fixed assets and balance-sheet reconciliations
• Ensure accurate and timely accounting within the relevant accounting systems and oversee payment runs in line with Group authorization procedures
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual closings and reliable P&L and balance-sheet reporting
• Ensure compliant accounting and statutory reporting in accordance with French GAAP, coordinating with external accountants and advisors where required
• Coordinate Group reporting requirements, including local-to-IFRS adjustments, reporting packages, reconciliations and intercompany balances
• Ensure compliance with ISOX requirements and maintain appropriate accounting controls and documentation
• Take responsibility for the preparation and review of monthly and quarterly management accounts, including investigation and resolution of material variances
• Oversee cash management, bank reconciliations and short-term cash-flow forecasting for the French cluster
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis and provide reliable financial information to Hotel Management and Head Office
• Work closely with the Head Office Finance Team, Multi Property Managers, and Hotel Managers
• Coordinate statutory audits, year-end closing and tax compliance together with Head Office and external advisors, acting as the main local finance contact and ensuring timely resolution of audit and tax requests
• Continuously optimize accounting processes, tools, and workflows
• Report to the Finance Director and work closely with the Multi Property Managers and Hotel Managers

Your Profile

• BE YOURSELF - Be authentic and yourself
• Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance / Accounting, or a commercial qualification with further certification in accounting or financial reporting
• Several years of relevant professional experience in accounting, including hands-on responsibility for month-end and year-end closing, ideally within hospitality or an international environment
• Proven experience leading and developing accounting teams, including remote team members, with a passion for motivating people
• Strong knowledge of French GAAP and French statutory accounting requirements
• Experience with statutory audits and collaboration with external accountants and tax advisors
• Knowledge of IFRS and international Group reporting is an advantage
• Experience with Pennylane or comparable accounting systems and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of balance-sheet reconciliations, internal controls and intercompany accounting
• Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented working style with a strong sense of responsibility
• Excellent communication skills and a professional presence when dealing with internal and external stakeholders
• Fluent French and professional working proficiency in English, both written and spoken

Contact

Sabine Koher
Recruiting Specialist
M: [phone]
Leonardo Royal Paris La Défense