EMEA Payroll Accounting Lead

Foot Locker, Inc.; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Hybrid work

Wellbeing programs

Career development and growth

Travel reimbursement

Pension Plan

Job summary

Foot Locker, Inc. in the Netherlands is seeking a Manager, Payroll Accounting to lead the payroll accounting function for the EMEA region, overseeing month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.

You will partner with FP&A, Payroll Operations, and HR to ensure accuracy and timely delivery. The role manages two payroll accountants, drives process improvements, ensures compliance with accounting standards, and provides strategic insights to support business performance and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years relevant work experience in an international company work environment.
• Fluent in English, both written and oral.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and data analytical/manipulation skills.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn with a practical (hands-on) mentality.
• Able to work independently but is not afraid to ask questions/guidance.

Responsibilities

• Directly execute and oversee month, quarterly, and year-end close activities, preparing journal entries.
• Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Support Senior Manager with advanced expertise on complex, high-risk transactions.
• Partner with FP&A Wages, Payroll Operations, and HR to ensure accurate records.
• Lead and execute department improvement projects to optimize workflows.
• Manage internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Coach and develop two Payroll Accountants, fostering performance.

Skills

English fluency

Excel

Data analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Autonomy

Problem solving

Adaptability

Learning mindset

Education

(HBO) Bachelor or Master of Accounting, Business Administration or Business Economy - Finance Focus

Job description

Foot Locker, Inc. in the Netherlands is seeking a Manager, Payroll Accounting to lead the payroll accounting function for the EMEA region, overseeing month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.

You will partner with FP&A, Payroll Operations, and HR to ensure accuracy and timely delivery. The role manages two payroll accountants, drives process improvements, ensures compliance with accounting standards, and provides strategic insights to support business performance and