Senior Accounting lead

Pluxee is a global player in Employee Benefits and Engagement that operates in 28 countries. Pluxee helps companies attract, engage, and retain talent thanks to a broad range of solutions across Meal & Food, Well-‏being, Lifestyle, Reward & Recognition, and Public Benefits.

Powered by leading technology and more than 5,600 engaged team members, Pluxee acts as a trusted partner within a highly interconnected B2B2C ecosystem made up of more than 500,000 clients, 37 million+ consumers and 1.7 million+ merchants.

Conducting business for more than 45 years, Pluxee is committed to creating a positive impact on local communities, supporting well-‏being at work for employees, and protecting the planet.

🚀 Role overview:

Permanent position

Location : Madrid Office

The Senior Accounting Lead is responsible for leading and executing the day-to-day accounting activities of the Spanish entity, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with IFRS and local GAAP, and a robust control environment. The role acts as the accounting subject matter expert, supporting month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, statutory reporting, audits, and accounting-related projects. The Senior Accountant Lead partners closely with local and Group Finance teams to ensure high-quality financial reporting and compliance with corporate policies.

📌 Key Responsabilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Coordinate and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Group reporting timelines.
• Ensure the preparation of statutory and management financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP.
• Act as the subject matter expert on IFRS, providing guidance on complex accounting matters and new business initiatives.
• Prepare and document technical accounting assessments and accounting position papers.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Collaborate closely with Controlling, Consolidation, Treasury, and Business teams to ensure high-quality financial reporting.

Audit, Governance & Risk

• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely delivery of supporting documentation.
• Maintain strong internal controls across accounting processes.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify accounting risks and support remediation actions when required Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance team members where applicable.
• Collaborate with Group Finance and Group Tax teams to ensure alignment with corporate policies and strategic objectives.
• Support finance transformation initiatives and system enhancements

Coordination & Collaboration

• Act as the accounting subject matter expert for the Spanish entity.
• Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day activities of the accounting team, ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality execution of accounting processes and reporting deliverables.
• Provide guidance and support to junior accounting team members when applicable.
• Collaborate with Group Finance teams to ensure alignment with reporting requirements and accounting policies.
• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, process optimization, and system enhancements.

🌟 You're a match:

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Work Experience

• 8–12 years of progressive experience in Accounting and Financial Reporting.
• Previous experience within a Big 4 Audit practice is highly preferred.
• Experience within a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS reporting and statutory accounting requirements.
• Experience managing internal and external audits.
• Experience in regulated industries is considered an asset.

Other Skills

• Solid knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP.
• ERP experience (Navision).
• Strong Excel and Microsoft 365 skills.

Languages

• Spanish & English fluent

📍 Working Conditions:

Hybrid: on site (Madrid) and work from home

☀️Happy at work:

1) A meaningful job: Be the change! Help us build the future of employee benefits by bringing to life sustainable and personalized experiences and contribute to make a real impact on millions of lives. Our business model delivers not just for individuals but their communities too, by supporting local businesses and economies.

2) A great culture: People matter – a lot! Be part of a multicultural team that moves as one in a fast paced and innovative environment. We respect and care authentically about our people, we embrace wellbeing and work-life balance, new ideas and we have a lot of fun!

3) An empowering environment: Be yourself! At Pluxee we proudly embrace diversity and value the uniqueness of our talents, fostering an inclusive workplace where all abilities are celebrated, and equal learning and growing opportunities are a given.