Senior accountant / Deputy Finance Manager

Cabot Corporation; Lillebonne; Hybrid; EUR 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 1 day per week

Competitive benefits package including

13.48 months Base salary, Profit‑share

Job summary

Cabot Corporation is hiring an Experienced Accountant / Deputy Finance Manager for the Port Jérôme Finance Team in Normandy, France. The role covers accounting, tax and budgeting for Cabot France and supports the Port Jérôme entity, working with Shared Services in Latvia and site operations.

Responsibilities include monthly closings, statutory reporting, tax declarations, VAT, and internal controls, with involvement in budgeting and process digitalization. Fluency in French and English required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting or finance; DSCG advantageous.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in finance (accounting and/or financial audit).
• Strong knowledge of French accounting standards and good knowledge of US GAAP (Deferred Taxes).
• Strong understanding of local accounting, taxation, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; highly detail-oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; fluent in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Participate in site accounting activities with Shared Services Center and local Accounting & Finance Manager.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare statutory accounts, tax declarations, customs declarations, and VAT returns under French regulations.
• Maintain robust internal controls in line with policies and SOX requirements.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and monthly forecasting with cross-functional teams.
• Act as back-up for the Site Finance Manager during absences, especially for month-end closings and tax filings.
• Support the plant's operational departments in process digitalization initiatives.

Job description

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers’ challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers’ businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations.

Your Role at Cabot

Cabot’s Port Jérôme plant in Normandy, France, is part of a global manufacturing network and produces carbon black, serving a wide range of industrial applications.

With a dedicated team of 90 employees, we operate and continuously improve the site, with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Working at Cabot Carbon Black means being part of a diverse, international organization offering excellent opportunities for learning and professional development.

We are currently looking for an Experienced Accountant / Deputy Finance Manager to join the Port Jérôme Finance Team.

In this role, you will be responsible for a broad range of accounting, tax, and budgeting activities. You will have primary responsibility for the commercial entity, Cabot France, through which all of Cabot’s sales in France are conducted. You will also provide accounting and financial support to the Port Jérôme industrial entity.

You will work closely with the Shared Services Center based in Latvia and the site’s operational teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting, in line with Cabot’s global standards and applicable accounting principles.

You will also contribute to strategic initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Participate in the site’s accounting activities, working closely with the Shared Services Center team and under the responsibility of the local Accounting & Finance Manager.
• Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Prepare statutory accounts (local tax package, financial report appendices), tax and customs declarations, as well as VAT returns, in compliance with French regulations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements while maintaining a robust internal control environment (SOX – Sarbanes-Oxley).
• Participate in the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting cycles, working closely with finance teams and operational leaders to align financial plans with strategic objectives.
• Act as a back-up for the Site Finance Manager during periods of absence, particularly for monthly closing activities and tax filings.
• Support the plant’s operational departments in process digitalization initiatives.

What You Will Bring to Cabot

• A master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; a professional accounting qualification such as the DSCG would be an advantage.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in finance (accounting and/or financial audit), ideally gained in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of French accounting standards and good knowledge of US GAAP (Deferred Taxes).
• Strong understanding of local requirements relating to accounting, taxation, and statutory reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and rigor, with the ability to manage priorities effectively.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in French and English.

How We’ll Support Your Success

• Dynamic, Flexible, and Collaborative Environment – We work smart and collaboratively on projects that have a meaningful impact.

• Professional Development – We place great importance on personal development, peer support, and continuous opportunities to develop and strengthen your skills.

• Flexible Work Environment – You will have the autonomy to manage your schedule and focus your efforts on high-value activities, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. You will benefit from the possibility of working remotely up to one day a week.

• Employee Benefits – We offer a competitive benefits package: 13.48 months of Base salary, Profit-sharing, Company Savings Plan & Group Retirement Savings Plan, Transport allowances, Health insurance financed at 65% by the company, Disability and life insurance plan, CSE benefits, 14 RTT days per year

• Feedback – We are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open manner that supports and promotes your success.

Annual salary of €47,000 to €64,000, The final salary offer will depend on the candidate’s previous experience and qualifications. – Full-time permanent contract

At Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future. Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds.

Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Through our corporate strategy, “Creating for Tomorrow,” we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability – today and into the future.