Make Up For Ever Deputy Accounting Manager

Overview

Make Up For Ever is a Paris-born professional cosmetics brand renowned for technical performance and artistry. The maison is part of the LVMH group, operating internationally across retail, wholesale and digital channels and drawing on the luxury group's resources for talent development and cross‑brand programs.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the company's monthly and periodic statutory closings within timelines consistent with the shareholder group's requirements; supervise and control closing operations.
• Oversee and coordinate all company accounting tasks and periodic accounting workstreams (accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury) in collaboration with dedicated sub‑teams.
• Supervise preparation and filing of statutory and fiscal declarations, ensuring compliance with legal deadlines and local regulations.
• Manage the accounting ERP in partnership with IT: plan, coordinate and implement system improvements to enhance efficiency and security.
• Ensure effective management of receivables, adherence to credit insurance policy and quality of collection actions in coordination with the AR team.
• Propose operational and process improvements for existing accounting tools and internal controls.
• Participate actively in cross‑functional projects impacting finance and accounting processes.
• Line‑manage and develop a team of three accountants, including task allocation, performance feedback and coaching.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a business school, engineering school or equivalent university degree; DSCG strongly preferred.
• Minimum five years’ experience in a similar accounting/finance role, ideally with prior exposure to audit or an accounting firm.
• Proven experience supervising month‑end and statutory closings, tax filings and routine accounting controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a small accounting team and to liaise with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Professional command of written and spoken English.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrable responsibility for month‑end closings and statutory filings; prior audit or professional services experience is an asset.

Education

Master’s degree (business, engineering or equivalent). DSCG or equivalent postgraduate accounting qualification preferred.

Workplace

Benefits

Two-day onboarding at the MAKE UP FOR EVER Academy and historic Rue de la Boétie boutique; access to internal e‑learning and development platforms; participation in Employee Resource Groups and mentoring programs; involvement in internal events (Green Week, Inclusive Week), product testing with the Studio, annual festivities and an employee run club.

Culture

Make Up For Ever cultivates a creative, performance‑driven culture rooted in professional artistry and inclusivity. As part of the LVMH ecosystem, employees benefit from cross‑brand development programs, collaborative networks and a fast‑paced environment that values innovation and individual expression.

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