Subsidiary Accountant US/UK

Job description

Founded in 2016, the French leather goods house Polène stands out for its exceptional craftsmanship, creating timeless pieces with organic designs directly inspired by nature. In a context of strong growth and international expansion, we are structuring our activities in 2026 and surrounding ourselves with top talent to build deep expertise at every level of our organization. Our resolutely artistic positioning reflects the elevation of our range of handbags and jewelry, supported by 800 artisans working in our Spanish ateliers in Ubrique. The story of Polène can be written with you: join us and contribute to this journey behind the scenes of our Paris headquarters, which already brings together over 230 people passionate about our craft. WITHIN THE FINANCE TEAM Reporting to our Subsidiary Accounting Lead, you will ensure the reliability and quality of the accounting records of our European entities by overseeing accounting entries, month-end closings, reporting, reconciliations, and cash flows. You will also act as a key point of contact for local accounting firms and operational teams, supporting the company’s growth through a transversal understanding of accounting, administrative, and operational challenges. 1/ Bokkeeping & General Ledger Review - Prepare monthly ledger extracts - Review the General Ledger (GL) and perform account reconciliations (intercompany, payment methods) - Prepare accruals for accounting purposes 2/ Reporting & External Accountant Communication - Prepare monthly reporting extracts for external accounting firms (DK, DE, IT, AU) - Act as the main point of contact for local accounting firms - Provide supporting documentation and respond to accounting firms’ requests 3/ Treasury & Cash Management - Execute transfers to the parent company entity according to the Group cash management plan - Monitor incoming and outgoing cash flows 4/ Retail Operations & Stores - Maintain regular communication with Store Managers to ensure proper reconciliation of cash and card transactions - Reconcile store sales collections (POS) with bank statements - Support operational teams during new store openings 5/ Group Interface & Cross-functional Collaboration - Collaborate with the financial analysts on modification requests and financial queries - Act as a point of contact for operational teams on accounting, tax, and administrative matters across Europe Our expectations - You hold a higher education degree with a specialization in Accounting or Finance and have at least 3 years of professional experience in general accounting. You have a strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, General Ledger processes, reconciliations, and cash management. You are proficient in Excel and comfortable using digital tools. Knowledge of SAP is a plus. You are rigorous, autonomous, and demonstrate a strong team-oriented mindset. You have excellent interpersonal skills and are comfortable collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders. You are fluent in English and enjoy working in an international and multicultural environment. Our environment - A 100% on-site experience within our newly renovated Paris offices, located on Rue du Louvre in the 2nd arrondissement, reopening at the end of 2024. - A ClassPass wellness and fitness subscription. - Access to childcare networks People & Baby and Les Petits Chaperons Rouges. Legal benefits - 25 days of paid leave per year and 10,5 additional RTT days. - Alan health insurance, 60% covered by the company. - 50% reimbursement of your public transport pass or a sustainable mobility allowance of €40/month. - Swile meal vouchers worth €10 per working day. At Polène, we are committed to ensuring inclusive recruitment processes and to selecting and promoting every candidate in an ethical and equitable manner.