Financial Accounting Manager

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION: 

The candidate will support the Finance Manager, Global and Regional Tax Teams, managing month-end close, ongoing deliverables, external audits and specific research projects to ensure statutory compliance across the France region.  The successful candidate will be the financial accounting team lead, supporting a best-in-class financial reporting and compliance environment with a focus on continuous improvement, accuracy and integrity across financial and tax reporting. 

REPORTING STRUCTURE: 

The role will report into the France Finance Manager. 

Financial Reporting and Compliance 

• Management of the year end audit, financial statement preparations and statutory submissions. 

• Management, review and co-ordination of the month and year end process, ensuring accurate postings and timely submissions aligned with internal and external reporting deadlines. 

• Monthly review of Balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation. 

• Support the Finance Manager on all statutory and governmental reporting, alongside internal New Balance reporting requirements where necessary. 

• Continuous improvement of the accounting environment, implementing and monitoring controls, alongside reviewing accounting and reporting policy to ensure full compliance across both local GAAP and Group guidelines. 

Tax Reporting and Compliance 

• Work alongside external advisors to assist with the preparation of corporate income tax calculations, filings and financial accruals. 

• Collaborate with external advisors and internal tax teams, to prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation in line with OECD and local requirements. 

• Support where necessary on monthly and annual VAT declarations for the region. 

• Ensure documentation and taxation of out of payroll benefits and gifts to third parties. 

• Monitor and report changes in tax legislation, contributing to the development, maintenance and implementation of internal tax policies and controls. 

• Manage and support tax audits, inquiries, and assessments across the region. 

Other 

• Provide leadership that creates a supportive, high commitment work environment which motivates and encourages the finance team to achieve through empowerment and development; 

• Assist in the forecast and budgeting processes, with a focus on tax implications. 

• Support the EMEA finance and tax teams to develop and execute regional policies, processes and system implementation. 

• Handling of ad-hoc tax related requests across both statutory and commercial requirements. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS: 

• University degree, preferably with a focus on taxes and accounting, e.g. business administration, finance, accounting and taxation, controlling, (business) law. 

• Accounting qualification preferable (DSCG, DEC) 

• Experience in tax regulations in France is an asset. 

• Minimum 5 Years working experience. 

• Languages: Fluent in French and English. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong collaboration, adaptability, and project management skills are essential. 

• Experience with a modern ERP System is an asset (ERP change to Microsoft D365 coming up in 2027) 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

BENEFITS:

• Discretionary Bonus Opportunity   

• Discount on Health Insurance   

• Pension    

• Life Insurance   

• Daily Meal Allowance   

• 25 days Annual Leave per year    

• Hybrid Working   

• Transportation Allowance   

• Employee Discount   

• Flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 20 days per year  

• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support) 

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment.  We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

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