Estée Lauder Companies Accounting Manager

About Estée Lauder Companies

The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.

Role & Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly closing processes and prepare accurate financial statements and budgets in compliance with local regulations and US GAAP requirements
• Liaise with and implement the hybrid outsourced model for Finance & Accounting functions
• Lead and manage the accounting team, providing mentoring and optimizing processes to enhance operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with local and international tax, regulatory, and financial requirements, and accurate preparation of accounting reports
• Develop and lead internal and external audit processes, collaborating closely with auditors to maintain transparency and accuracy
• Implement and maintain internal accounting policies that ensure appropriate financial controls and minimize risks
• Provide strategic financial analysis to senior management including profitability analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support decision-making
• Collaborate across Finance, Operations, and Project Management departments to deliver clear and actionable financial insights
• Evaluate and manage relationships with external financial and accounting service providers
• Support the company's expansion strategy through participation in financial planning and execution

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field (Master's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting leadership positions, preferably in Retail or FMCG sectors
• Demonstrated experience managing accounting teams and optimizing financial processes
• Proficiency with SAP, Hyperion, and Tableau (mandatory)
• Strong financial analysis and planning capabilities
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in accounting leadership roles, preferably within the Retail or FMCG sectors. Demonstrated capability in managing accounting teams, optimizing processes, and providing strategic financial guidance to senior leadership.

Education

University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline. Master's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.

Workplace

Benefits

Defined-term working contract (12 months), hybrid working schedule, international working environment

Culture

The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.

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.