Job Description
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About BNI:
Founded in 1985, BNI is the recognized worldwide leader in business networking. With over 11,000 chapters meeting every week in more than 77 countries, we have grown to over 325,000 Member-businesses. Strong leaders have tremendous earning potential and unlimited professional development opportunities. This is an exceptional opportunity for the right individual. Working at BNI will provide a global experience within an entrepreneurial organization that has a positive social impact on the communities served.
Financial Controller – France
We are seeking a Financial Controller for our French operations. This is an in-office role reporting to the Global Controller.
The ideal candidate will have a mix of public (for an international firm) and private accounting experience and will have worked for a multi-national company headquartered in the United States.
BNI is on a rapid growth trajectory and successful candidates will be able to continue to improve processes and lead multiple projects.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare timely and accurate financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and IFRS.
- Implement NetSuite as the ERP and accounting system of record.
- Work with the Global Controller to complete the parent company audit by providing support and explanations as needed.
- Lead the French audit to ensure effective and on time completion.
- Improve processes such as order to cash, purchase to pay and commission structure for sales personnel.
- Own the BNI France banking relationship. This will involve transitioning from a local to global bank.
- Operates, supervises and reconciliates all bank payments related to daily operations.
- Perform a monthly reconciliation for all balance sheet accounts.
- Work closely with the President of BNI France and the Global Finance team to develop the annual budget for BNI France as well as advise on forecast and budget variations ahead of time.
- Manage AR and AP functions.
- Ensure compliance with French tax, regulatory and statutory regulations.
- Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making.
Qualifications
Required
- Chartered Accountant designation.
- A minimum of three years of experience in a Financial Controller or similar role.
- Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken.
- Proficient in financial software used by international companies.
Preferred
- NetSuite experience.
- Previously employed by a multi-national company headquartered in the United States.
- Previously employed by an international public accounting firm.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
This is a full-time, exempt role based in BNI’s French office. Background check and references required. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
BNI’s wonderful culture is based on Givers Gain® is lived out every day by our team and over 325,000 members globally. Learn more at www.bni.com.
An equal opportunity employer.
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