Global Finance & Accounting Manager (US/FR GAAP)

TransPerfect Translations International; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect Translations International seeks an Accounting and Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting tasks, monthly closes and statutory filings for local entities, ensuring US GAAP alignment and accurate reporting.

You will collaborate with AP/AR Shared Services, manage VAT and payroll tax filings, and provide financial insight to local management on key projects in finance and tax, while liaising with auditors and tax consultants.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or similar in the Accounting and Finance areas.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a responsibility role in a modern structured and international company.
• Proactive approach, organizational capacity, problem solving, confidentiality, ability to work in a team and leadership experience.
• Good knowledge of French tax legislation and general accounting of financial statements in FR GAAP.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and French.
• Good knowledge of Great Plains beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of Office package and in particular Excel at an advanced level.
• Inclusive working style and effective communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting tasks and activities.
• Supervise monthly closure and reconciliations and ensure accounting transactions are performed correctly on time.
• Preparation and closing of statutory financial statements and group packages in local GAAP and US GAAP.
• Control of VAT and corporate tax requirements.
• Interact with shared service centre for accounting and administration issues.

Skills

Proactive

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Excel

Office suite

French and English fluency

Education

Bachelor degree in Business Administration or Accounting/Finance

Tools

Great Plains

Job description

TransPerfect Translations International seeks an Accounting and Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting tasks, monthly closes and statutory filings for local entities, ensuring US GAAP alignment and accurate reporting.

You will collaborate with AP/AR Shared Services, manage VAT and payroll tax filings, and provide financial insight to local management on key projects in finance and tax, while liaising with auditors and tax consultants.