Senior Legal Entity Controller with French

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Job Description:

The Senior Legal Entity Controller role primarily oversees a number of Legal Entity Controllers and Analysts through the legal entity (LE) financial reporting process, ensuring the integrity and precision of the LE financial statements, tax filings, reporting packages, and other relevant reports. Responsibilities will include streamlining month, quarter, and year-end closings within established timelines, handling high importance/complex items during entity closings, and managing local audits. The position requires interaction with Business Unit (BU) Finance, providing crucial financial data and analysis. Additionally, it includes the recruitment and development of a high-performing accounting team.

What you will do:

• Lead and develop a team of Legal Entity Controllers and Analysts.

• Gain a thorough understanding of each legal entity's jurisdiction to grasp the financial accounting and reporting procedures, bearing in mind the complexities and effect of local laws on the overall company's financial protocols.

• Spearhead the timely assembly, submission, and sign off of financial statements, which includes the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, Cash Flow, alongside local tax requirements, internal reporting packages, and other mandatory reports in alignment with established accounting standards.

• Review and approve complex journal entries prepared by accounting teams.

• Lead the close process, which includes month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounts for each legal entity within their jurisdiction.

• Oversee internal controls and introduce enhancements as necessary to safeguard the integrity of financial information.

• Liaise with BU Finance teams to understand trends that may influence LE reporting and tax compliance due to local regulations.

• Collaborate with Regional Controller, Consolidations, and Technical Accounting teams to address intricate accounting issues.

• Coordinate with external auditors for Legal Entity audits.

• Monitor the progress of local audits, supplying necessary aid as required.

Stakeholder Interaction:

• Local Finance Director and/or General Manager

o The Senior LE Controller will closely support the local FD and/or GM related to all matters pertaining to entity results, financial statements, local filings, and compliance.

• Consolidations and Technical Accounting

o The Senior LE Controller will actively connect with the Consolidations and the Technical Accounting team for guidance on complex accounting matters.

• BU Finance

o The Senior LE Controller will support BU Finance teams with regards to providing data for month-end performance analysis.

• Regional Controllers

o The Senior LE Controller will connect with the regional controllers on complex matters pertaining to entity financial reporting documents and other local filings, audit requests, etc.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's degree or CPA preferred).

• >9 years of proven experience as a controller or similar roles, preferably in a multinational company.

• Fluent French and English is compulsory.

• Experience in French local GAAP and working with French Workers Council.

• Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial legislation, and regulatory standards.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team.

• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.

• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

What's In It For You

Employee Benefits:

• 5 weeks of vacation and 3 sick days

• Hybrid model of working / home office

• Pension Insurance

• Meal vouchers, Pluxee benefit cafeteria, Company products with discount

• Language courses contribution

• Referral award

• Public transportation allowance

• Bonus based on company policy

Office Facilities:

• Nice area with restaurants with metro station 300 m from office

• Modern office with coffee and fruits, focus rooms

Health and Wellness Benefits:

• On-site gym and massages

• Global wellbeing reimbursement, Long term illness contribution, Accident, Life, and disability insurance

• Multisport card

• Parental leave and early returning parents program

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.