Accounting Finance Process Lead

Data4

Lead Finance Process at DATA4 in Paris, overseeing financial integrity and compliance across the group. Driving transformation in Finance while supporting a fast-growing business in various geographies.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeParis • 🇫🇷 FranceSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the redesign and operational implementation of the Data4 Center of Finance and Accounting Excellence.
Ensure financial integrity, compliance, and operational excellence across the group.
Contribute to the transformation of the Finance Department.
Deploy a Core Model supporting the fast-growing business, in all functions and geographies.
Build the capability and autonomy of local finance teams, reducing reliance on external CPAs.
Lead the redesign and operational implementation of new accelerated close (Fast Close) processes across all entities.
Ensure Fast Close processes are fully aligned with Consolidation Team workflows.
Contribute to implementation of a comprehensive Group Accounting Manual.
Produce process maps, SOPs, and checklists.
Deploy and maintain the Accounting / Consolidation Core Model.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification.
15-year + Experience in a high-growth, private equity-backed or technology-driven environment is a plus.
Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus.
Proven experience in group accounting and consolidation in an international, multi-entity environment.
Deep knowledge of IFRS and SOX compliance.
Strong understanding of digital finance transformation, including ERP and consolidation tools.
Expertise in complex accounting transactions and audit processes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangements
Health and safety policy
Environmental policy
Information security policy
Energy consumption policy

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Hard Skills & Tools

group accountingconsolidationfinancial integrityoperational excellenceFast Close processesprocess mappingSOPschecklistscomplex accounting transactionsaudit processes

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcapability buildingautonomy developmentcollaboration

Certifications

Master’s degree in AccountingMaster’s degree in FinanceCPAACCA