Accounting Manager France (m/f/d)

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Neuville-sur-Oise, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, FRA
In-Office
Senior level
Renewable Energy
The Role
Manage French GAAP accounting, tax compliance, financial reporting, group consolidation, and oversight of up to 140 project entities. Lead a team of up to 10 employees, coordinate audits and external accountants, implement internal controls, and support ERP, process harmonization, and finance transformation initiatives.
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Company Description

🌱 100 % fossil-free: we have been working on this for 25 years and are driving forward projects that others consider unthinkable. We use wind, sun and green hydrogen to generate, store and supply green energy. Our more than 1,200 employees are working on energy projects with a capacity of more than 30 gigawatts worldwide.  

👉 Join our team in Neuville-sur-Oise as Accounting Manager France (m/f/d) and work with us on our mission: generating renewable energy sustainably—so that the Earth remains a place worth living on.

Job Description

🔹 Accounting & Local Compliance (France) 

  • Full responsibility for financial accounting under French GAAP (Plan Comptable Général) 

  • Preparation and supervision of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements 

  • Management of VAT (TVA), corporate income tax and local tax compliance 

  • Coordination with expert-comptable and commissaire aux comptes 

  • Ensuring compliance with French commercial and corporate law 

🔹 Group Reporting (Germany) 

  • Monthly and quarterly reporting to the German parent company 

  • Preparation of consolidation packages in accordance with Group standards (HGB / IFRS exposure beneficial) 

  • Reconciliation of intercompany balances and transactions 

  • Timely and accurate submission of reporting data 

  • Implementation of Group accounting policies within French entities 

🔹 SPV Portfolio Management 

  • Financial oversight of up to 140 project entities 

  • Standardization of accounting structures and recurring processes 

  • Monitoring of dividend distributions and capital measures 

  • Close cooperation with Treasury and Controlling at Group level 

🔹 Leadership & Organization 

  • Disciplinary and functional leadership of up to 10 team members 

  • Development of team structure and performance standards 

  • Capacity planning and prioritization 

  • Continuous improvement of processes and automation 

🔹 Projects & Transformation 

  • Active participation in ERP development (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central preferred) 

  • Harmonization of French processes with Group standards 

  • Support of finance transformation and digitalization initiatives 

  • Implementation of internal control systems (ICS) 

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field 

  • 5–8 years of professional experience 

  • Strong knowledge of French GAAP and tax law 

  • Experience in multi-entity / SPV environments 

  • First leadership experience required 

  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central desirable 

  • Experience in group reporting / consolidation environment is a strong asset 

  • Fluent in French and English (German is a plus) 

Additional Information

🏡 Flexibility & Work-Life Balance 
Vacation: Take the time to recharge – you’ll get 30 days of vacation, plus additional days for special occasions. 
Workation: Want to combine work and travel? You can work from anywhere in the EU for up to 4 weeks a year. 
Flexible Work: Office or home office? Depending on your role, you decide together with us what works best. 

💰 Finance & Future 
Pension Plan: We help you plan for tomorrow, with generous contributions to your retirement savings. 
Childcare Allowance: Your family matters to us – we contribute to the costs of childcare. 
JobRad: Get around sustainably – use your company bike for both work and personal trips. 

📚 Learning & Development 
Training Budget: Whether professional or personal, we support your growth with a generous training budget. 
Language Courses: Improve your business English or learn a new language – flexible, practical and tailored to you. 

🏋️ Health & Team Spirit 
Fitness Offers: Stay active with our WellHub partnership – access a wide range of gyms and online fitness programs. 
Health Management: Prevention is key – we provide company health programs and accident insurance for everyone. 
Team Events: From summer parties and workshops to casual after-work get-togethers – we celebrate successes together. 

🌿 Company Benefits 
Performance Bonus: Your contribution matters – that’s why we reward you with a guaranteed, annual bonus. 
Investment Opportunities: Join the energy transition and benefit from sustainable investments in renewable energies. 
Corporate Benefits: Enjoy exclusive offers, discounts, and additional perks from our partners – making your everyday life a little brighter. 

Do you have any questions? I'll be happy to help you: [email protected] 

All positions are open to both full-time and part-time work. Just let us know what suits you best – we look forward to hearing from you.

🌍 What counts for us are your skills and motivation - not age, disability, gender, origin, skin color, sexual orientation or religion.

Applications submitted via email will not be considered.

Alle ausgeschriebenen Positionen sind sowohl in Vollzeit als auch in Teilzeit möglich. Wir freuen uns über Bewerbungen unabhängig vom gewünschten Arbeitszeitmodell.

🌍 Bei uns zählen dein Können und deine Motivation – nicht Alter, Behinderung, Geschlecht, Herkunft, Hautfarbe, sexuelle Orientierung oder Religion.

Aus Datenschutzgründen werden E-Mail-Bewerbungen nicht berücksichtigt.

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Skills Required

  • Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • 5-8 years of professional experience
  • Strong knowledge of French GAAP and tax law
  • Experience in multi-entity or SPV environments
  • First leadership experience
  • Fluent in French and English
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
  • Experience in group reporting or consolidation
  • German language skills
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The Company
HQ: Schenkenberg
585 Employees

What We Do

ENERTRAG provides a full range of services related to renewable energies. We efficiently bring together electricity, heat, and mobility for all areas of life. As an energy producer with an annual production of 1.8 billion kilowatt hours and a service network covering over 1,000 wind turbines, we know from experience what really matters to our customers. With over two decades of experience in Europe, our more than 1.000 employees bring together all the skills required for successful operation and efficient maintenance, as well as community oriented planning and reliable construction of energy systems and networks, all the way to complete integrated power plants. We are always one energy ahead – whether in sector coupling, local stakeholder investment, or demand-driven night beaconing.

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