Chanel General Accounting and Fixed Assets Manager
Join Chanel in Paris as a General Accounting and Fixed Assets Manager. Full-time role in a dynamic, transformative environment. Apply now!
Overview
Chanel, a prestigious name in the luxury fashion industry, is renowned for its timeless elegance and innovation. As part of a global conglomerate, Chanel offers a dynamic and transformative work environment, particularly within its Finance Europe & Corporate division. The company is committed to optimizing its operational processes and information systems, providing employees with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee the operational management of general accounting and fixed assets, ensuring compliance with French and IFRS standards across approximately 40 French entities.
- Prepare and coordinate accounting closures, adhering to reporting deadlines and declarative obligations.
- Manage and monitor the investment budget forecast.
- Serve as the primary contact for internal teams in France and the UK, as well as external partners such as auditors and accounting firms.
- Coordinate and lead audits conducted by statutory auditors for French entities.
- Prepare and facilitate internal controls conducted by the Finance department or internal audit teams.
- Coordinate and prepare necessary documentation for tax administration controls.
- Maintain quality relationships with other departments to ensure overall process coherence and performance.
- Contribute to the cohesion and harmonization of practices among European subsidiaries' accounting teams.
- Propose and implement digital transformation initiatives to optimize and digitize accounting processes.
- Actively participate in change management and the deployment of digital solutions.
- Manage, motivate, and support a team of 25, fostering skill development and operational excellence.
- Promote a culture of collaboration and innovation within the department.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in accounting/finance (Master's level or equivalent), with CPA qualification being a plus.
- Proven experience (minimum 9 years) in a complex financial environment, both corporate and public accounting.
- Strong knowledge of French accounting standards and IFRS.
- Solid understanding of digital transformation and process automation challenges.
- Proven managerial and interpersonal skills, with experience managing teams of at least 10 people.
Skills
Experience
Minimum of 9 years of experience in a complex financial environment, including corporate and public accounting.
Education
Master's degree in accounting/finance or equivalent. CPA qualification is advantageous.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.293 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 64 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.707 open roles, including 94 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.252 open roles — 114 of them newly added.
Benefits
Chanel offers a stimulating work environment that fosters personal growth and professional development, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity and diversity.
Culture
Chanel is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that promotes personal growth and contributes to collective progress. The company values the uniqueness of each individual, enhancing team diversity, complementarity, and efficiency.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.