V.I.E. - 18 months - Global Holding Controller F/M - Boston

Natixis; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Natixis Investment Managers is seeking a Financial Management professional to support the Senior Management Controller of the Global Holding based in Boston. The role involves monitoring operating expenses, assisting in closing processes, and producing P&L reports for various analyses.

The candidate will participate in budgeting, improve processes, and contribute to finance projects such as tool implementations and digitization of the function. English proficiency and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance or Management Control.
• 1 year of professional experience in management control.
• Familiar with general accounting and analytical accounting.
• Operational English and good Office knowledge.
• Knowledge of SAP 4HANA, SAP FC and Power BI is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor opex of core Global Holding functions (General Management, Risk, Compliance, HR, Finance, Legal, Internal Audit, Communication, etc.).
• Participate in the closing process with Paris and Boston accounting teams; reconcile intra- and inter-company accounts.
• Produce complete P&L reports and financial KPIs for BPCE group and other analyses.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for department heads; track variances vs. year prior and budget.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Discretion and ethics

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Finance or Management Control

Tools

SAP 4HANA

SAP FC

Power BI

Job description

V.I.E. - 18 months - Global Holding Controller F/M - Boston

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Company Description

Ranked among the world’s largest asset managers with over €1,300 billion in assets under management, Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis IM) delivers a range of solutions across various types of asset classes, management styles, and vehicles, including innovative strategies and products that meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria dedicated to the development of sustainable finance.

The teams at Natixis IM work in partnership with their clients—institutional investors, investment funds, corporations, and individuals to understand their specific needs and provide tailored investment insights and solutions aligned with their long-term objectives.

Thanks to Natixis IM's multi-boutique approach, clients can benefit from the expertise and insights of around twenty active management companies.

Natixis Investment Managers International (Natixis IMI) is the main management company for Natixis IM in Europe. It encompasses two activities:

• The distribution activities in Europe and in other geographic areas such as APAC, the Middle East, and Latin America for Natixis IM's asset management offering;
• A platform of centers of expertise (support functions) serving the distribution activities and affiliates.

Natixis IMI continues to develop and strengthen its presence in France and internationally, leveraging the expertise of its teams and the multi-affiliate model of Natixis IM.

Job Description

You will join the Financial Management team at Natixis Investment Managers. You will assist the Senior Management Controller of the Global Holding based in Paris.

On a daily basis, your mission will include:

• Monitoring the operating expenses (opex) of the core functions of the Global Holding (General Management, Risk, Compliance, Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Internal Audit, Communication, etc.);
• Participating in the closing process (reconciliation of intra- and inter-company accounts, recording of manual management entries, accounting-management reconciliation), in partnership with the accounting teams in Paris and Boston;
• Producing complete P&L reports (Net Banking Income, payroll, operating expenses) for various reports and analyses intended for the BPCE group, along with monitoring financial KPIs;
• Producing monthly, quarterly, and annual operational reports for department heads, with a follow-up on variances compared with the previous year, budget, and revised figures;
• Participating in the budgeting process (1 budget and 3 revisions per year).

In addition to this non-exhaustive list, you will be involved in the continuous improvement of processes and the production of ad hoc analyses. You will also be expected to participate in Finance projects (implementation of management support tools, digitalization of the function, etc.).

Required Skills/Qualifications/Experience

With a background from a business school or university, holding a Master’s degree in Finance or Management Control, with at least 1 year of professional experience in management control positions.

You are familiar with general accounting and analytical accounting.

Your English is operational, and you have a good knowledge of the Office as a result.

Knowledge of SAP 4HANA, SAP FC, and Power BI is an advantage.

In addition to excellent interpersonal skills and very good listening abilities:

• You possess real analytical, synthesis, and writing skills;
• You are rigorous about the quality of your work;
• You know how to demonstrate discretion and ethics when handling confidential information.

This position is only open to candidates who are eligible for the Business France V.I.E program:

• French or European citizens
• Between 18 and 28 years old
• To be from a country other than the host country
• Graduated