DIRECTEUR GENERAL ET DAF FRANCE

Alkegen; Lorette; Sur place; EUR 150 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global materials company based in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is seeking a Plant Controller to lead and manage the local Finance teams across two sites. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with financial regulations, oversee budgeting processes, and provide analytical insights on site performance. This role requires strong leadership skills, with a background in finance and fluency in both French and English. Competitive salary based on profile offered.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of supervisory experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and local regulations.
• Experience in SOX 404 Compliance is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Oversee activities within the local Finance department.
• Ensure compliance with accounting and tax regulations.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide analysis of site performance.
• Lead process improvements in financial operations.

Connaissances

Leadership

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Accounting regulations knowledge

Analytical skills

ERP system handling

SOX compliance

Formation

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Outils

SAP

MS Office

Description du poste

Job Requirements

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Job requirements

The Plant Controller will report to the ISC FP&A team, with a dotted-line relationship to the Director, Regional Controller for Europe & Canada. This role leads the local Finance teams for two manufacturing sites (Lorette and Ambert) and partners closely with cross-functional groups including Operations, Finance & Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Treasury, and Tax. This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative role requiring strong leadership and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Site Finance Management:
  • Oversee all activities within the local Finance department, including General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Treasury, and Tax.
  • Own the complete closing process under both local GAAP and U.S. GAAP; ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions (sales, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, accruals, and other accounting entries).
  • Prepare and submit all required documentation to Corporate for external reporting.
  • Manage monthly and quarterly reporting packages, including variance bridges vs. prior year and plan.
  • Enforce corporate policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Continuously challenge the Finance and Local teams to drive efficiency improvements and cost savings.
  • Lead working capital management by overseeing AR/AP, ensuring timely cash collection, and optimizing cash flow.
  • Manage, develop, coach, train, and evaluate all members of the Finance Department.
• Controllership & Compliance:
  • Ensure all accounting procedures comply with local regulations, corporate policies, and U.S. GAAP.
  • Lead national tax filings such as VAT, CVAE, etc. and maintain appropriate documentation, audit trails, and FEC management.
  • Support the Director Regional Controller Europe & Canada for all year-end centralized activities (Liasse fiscale, Management report, Legal process… ) and for all French and EU compliance projects such as e-invoicing.
  • Comply with Internal Balance Sheet Review Policies, internal audit requirements and French/EU policies.
  • Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit outcomes.
  • Stay up-to-date on regulatory changes impacting financial operations.
  • Maintain a strong internal control environment aligned with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) standards.
• Budgeting and forecasting:
  • Develop and maintain the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and 5-year financial strategic plans.
  • Report On Weekly Site Costs & Update Rolling Forecast
  • Lead the Operations Budget and rolling Forecast processes at the site level; communicate key assumptions to stakeholders.
  • Ensure accuracy in standard cost calculations.
• Analysis of site performance:
  • Provide clear, concise analysis of financial results and key performance drivers, including implications for future performance.
  • Analyze financial variances and communicate findings to leadership.
  • Participating in setting up the Company’s KPIs (including Operations KPI - utilization, Downtime, Yield, Claims, Safety…) and owning them.
    • Focusing on cost saving and tracking achievement in coordination with the Operations Team (Includes saving from Operations, WCM, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain and SG&A).
  • Ad hoc analysis to Supports the Site Operations Management Team in decision making:
    • Identifies opportunities to drive profitability and make recommendations to the leadership team / Perform ROI when needed.
  • Analyzes and manages capital projects to ensure the correct and accurate accounting classification of all expenditures and documents, providing timely, thorough evaluation of all CARs (capital expenditures).
• Process improvements:
  • Challenge financial processes in place to improve efficiency, accuracy and speed
  • Influencing change, generating and confirming opportunities from Ad-hoc analysis, benchmark and trend analysis.
  • Tracking performance and achievement.
  • Being forward-looking and bringing visibility on future performance.
  • Raising issues in a timely manner and proposing solutions.

Profile

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Between 5 and 10 years of experience supervisory experience in the accounting or finance environment.
• Advanced knowledge all accounting and tax related legislation, regulations, and reporting procedures.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Fluent in both French and English spoken and written. Good communication skills.
• Experienced with Matrix Organizations and multinational companies.
• High level of commitment and flexibility.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• A high level of organizational skills plus be very detailed oriented are critical for this position.
• Demonstration of innovation and initiative – always looking at improving our processes and displaying a willingness to dive into the details and help wherever necessary.
• Proficient in use of MS Office products.
• Experienced handling of an ERP system. (Experience with SAP is an advantage).
• Independent, structured and team-oriented way of working.
• Experience in SOX 404 Compliance is an advantage.
• Range Salary according to profile.

Other

• Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules.
• Must be able to work extended hours when required.
• All other duties as assigned.