Equativ

Group Controller

Equativ

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Paris • 🇫🇷 France

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Supervise all local and consolidated accounting operations (under IFRS and local GAAP)
  • Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual)
  • Oversee tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions (corporate income tax, VAT, local taxes, withholding taxes, etc.)
  • Define and implement the Group’s tax strategy in collaboration with external advisors and auditors
  • Manage transfer pricing policies, documentation, and related compliance
  • Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and tax authorities
  • Supervise statutory and management consolidations under IFRS
  • Streamline and automate closing and reporting processes (fast close, ERP, consolidation tools)
  • Ensure consistency and integrity of financial data and intercompany transactions across the Group
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 20 professionals (billing, accounts receivable and payable, general accounting) based in multiple countries and organized across two regional hubs (EMEA and Americas)
  • Coordinate external accounting firms and service providers
  • Foster a culture of operational excellence, continuous learning, and collaboration
  • Define and monitor performance KPIs for the accounting and tax functions
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in accounting and tax processes, focusing on harmonization, automation, and digitalization
  • Contribute to financial systems enhancement projects (e.g., deployment of NetSuite, AP/AR systems, consolidation tools)
  • Support the integration of newly acquired entities: financial review, process alignment, PPA management, and integration into Group reporting
  • Implement robust internal controls and standardized Group procedures
  • Actively support the broader finance transformation agenda within a demanding, fast-changing environment

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Audit (DSCG, Master CCA, business school, or equivalent)
  • 10–15 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, and tax gained in an international group (private or listed) and/or a leading audit firm (Big 4 preferred)
  • Strong technical expertise in IFRS, consolidation, and international taxation
  • Proven track record managing multicultural, multi-site teams
  • Previous experience in an LBO or private equity-backed environment strongly valued
  • Fluent in English and French (mandatory)
  • Experience in complex accounting environments (multi-entity, multi-country)
  • Deep knowledge of general accounting, consolidation, taxation, transfer pricing, and IFRS standards
  • Strong command of ERP systems and financial reporting tools
  • Solid internal control mindset and commitment to data integrity and reporting quality
  • Capacity to lead change and influence in a complex and demanding environment
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
  • Inspiring leadership and ability to unite and engage teams across geographies
  • High standards of rigor, precision, and quality
Benefits
  • Equativ is committed to providing a dynamic, flexible workplace where employees thrive, grow, and excel in both their professional and personal lives.
  • Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to everyone, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.
  • Reasonable accommodation throughout the application and/or interview process is available by contacting the recruitment team.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
IFRSGAAPfinancial statementstax compliancetransfer pricingconsolidationfinancial systems enhancementinternal controlsfinancial reportingdata integrity
Soft skills
leadershipteam developmentcommunicationinterpersonal skillsstakeholder managementchange managementoperational excellencecollaborationcontinuous improvementinfluence
Certifications
Master’s degree in FinanceMaster’s degree in AccountingMaster’s degree in AuditDSCGMaster CCA