US/UK Subsidiary Accountant

Founded in 2016, the French leather goods house Polène distinguishes itself through its excellent artisanal savoir-faire, creating timeless pieces with organic designs directly inspired by nature.

In a context of strong growth and international expansion, we are structuring our activity in 2026 and surrounding ourselves with the best talents to deploy fine expertise at all levels of our organization. Our resolutely artistic positioning is part of elevating our range of bags and jewelry, supported by 800 artisans within our Spanish workshops in Ubrique.

The story of Polène can be written with you: join us to contribute to this adventure, behind the scenes of our Parisian headquarters, which already hosts more than a hundred enthusiasts of our expertise.

Within the Finance team

Under the responsibility of our Subsidiary Accounting Lead, you will ensure the reliability and quality of the accounting for European entities by supervising accounting entries, closings, reporting, reconciliations, and cash flows. You will also be the key interlocutor for local firms and operational teams, supporting the company's growth through a cross-functional vision of accounting, administrative, and operational challenges.

1/ Accounting entry & General Ledger review

• Prepare periodic accounting extractions
• Review the General Ledger (GL) and account reconciliation (interco, payment methods)
• Prepare adjusting entries for recording (cut-off)

2/ Reporting & firm communication

• Prepare monthly reporting intended for accounting firms (DK, DE, IT, AU)
• Be the main point of contact with firms for local accounting
• Transmit supporting documents and respond to requests from firms

3/ Treasury & cash management

• Execute transfers to the parent entity according to the group cash plan
• Monitor incoming and outgoing cash flows

4/ Boutique & retail operations

• Communicate regularly with the Store Manager for the reconciliation of cash & card flows
• Reconcile boutique receipts (POS) with bank statements
• Assist operational teams during new boutique openings

5/ Group interface & transversality

• Communicate with the Contrôle de Gestion (CDG) for modification requests and questions
• Be the point of contact for operational teams regarding tax, accounting, and administrative matters in Europe

Our expectations

• You hold a higher education degree with a specialization in accounting and have at least 3 years of experience in General Accounting.
• You fully master accounting fundamentals, General Ledger, reconciliations, and treasury monitoring.
• You are proficient in Excel and are comfortable with digital tools. Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• You demonstrate rigor, autonomy, and a developed team spirit.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and know how to collaborate with various stakeholders.
• You speak English fluently and enjoy working in an international and multicultural environment.

Our environment

• An experience 100% on-site, within our Parisian offices in the heart of the 2nd arrondissement, rue du Louvre, renovated at the end of 2024
• A ClassPass sports and wellness subscription
• Access to the People and Baby and Les Petits Chaperons Rouges nursery networks
• Legal benefits:
• 25 days of leave per year and 10.5 days of RTT
• our Alan mutual insurance covered at 60%
• 50% reimbursement of your transport pass or the sustainable mobility allowance up to €40/month
• Swile meal vouchers with a face value of €10 per day

Maison Polène is committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and ensuring the selection and promotion of each candidate in an ethical and equitable manner