Global Accounting Director — Lead 25+ Team & ERP

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

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.