Head of Finance and Accounting

Mercuri Urval; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real growth prospects

Strong exposure

Competitive package

Job summary

A leading commercial real-estate advisory firm is seeking a Head of Finance & Accounting for its Paris office. You will oversee all finance operations, ensuring compliance with French and US GAAP while supporting local management with insights. We're looking for someone with 7-12 years of experience, CPA/DSCG qualifications, and fluency in English and French. This role offers a competitive package and the chance to build a finance function in a rapidly growing subsidiary.

Qualifications

• Around 7–12 years’ experience, combining Big 4 and corporate finance roles.
• Ability to strengthen internal controls, tools, and procedures.
• Experience in liaising with auditors and external advisors.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance activities for the French entity.
• Deliver accurate and timely month-end closings.
• Ensure compliance with French GAAP and US GAAP standards.
• Coordinate group reporting and revenue recognition with HQ.
• Support local management with analysis and insights.
• Liaise with auditors and external advisors.

Skills

Fluent in English and French

Knowledge of French & US GAAP

Hands-on, structured, autonomous, and reliable

Collaborative mindset

Autonomous & structured

Education

CPA / DSCG or equivalent

Job description

Leadership & Governance Advisor | Securing Alliances, Execution & Results

Head of Finance & Accounting – France

Our client is one of the world’s most respected commercial real‑estate advisory firms – listed on the NASDAQ and present in over 170 offices.

Launched in France in 2024, the subsidiary is growing fast and entering a key phase of structural build‑up and expansion.

About the role

As Head of Finance & Accounting – France, you will take ownership of all finance operations, reporting directly to New York and the local leadership team.

Your mission: ensure reliable financial execution, design scalable processes, and provide the clarity that supports rapid growth.

Main responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance activities for the French entity.
• Deliver accurate and timely month‑end closings.
• Ensure compliance with French GAAP and US GAAP standards.
• Coordinate group reporting and revenue recognition with HQ.
• Strengthen internal controls, tools, and procedures.
• Support local management with analysis and insights.
• Liaise with auditors and external advisors.

Profile

• CPA / DSCG or equivalent.
• Around 7–12 years’ experience, combining Big 4 and corporate finance roles.
• Solid knowledge of French & US GAAP.
• Hands‑on, structured, autonomous, and reliable.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Collaborative mindset, low‑ego, and comfortable in evolving environments.
• Build and shape the finance function of a fast‑growing subsidiary.
• Work with a top‑tier international leadership team.
• Join a firm recognized as a Best Place to Work.
• Real growth prospects, strong exposure, and competitive package.

Location: Paris (hybrid)

Contract: CDI / Permanent