ATR - Head of Accounting Consolidation & Reporting

Job Description

About us

ATR is the world's number one aircraft manufacturer in regional aviation providing a new generation of turboprops. We are a joint venture between two European aeronautical heavyweights, Airbus and Leonardo.

From the world’s largest cities, to our planet’s most remote regions, our purpose is to deliver air travel to people, communities and businesses in an innovative, sustainable and modern way.

If you strive for excellence, are driven by ambition , trust and respect as we are, then get your career off to a flighting start with ATR!

Our leadership profile

People Centric Entrepreneurial Inspiring Exemplary Innovative Humble

At ATR you will work with passionate colleagues to make a difference in a human size company with attractive advantages!

We are looking for a Head of Accounting, consolidation & reporting to come onboard in our Finance Directorate in Claire’s team : a team of 25 collaborators!

(career path: Management)

Your Mission

The Head of Accounting, Consolidation and Reporting is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, and managing the group’s consolidation process.

1. Financial Accounting Leadership

• Oversee the full spectrum of accounting activities across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS and French local GAAP).
• Supervise month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing processes.
• Maintain robust internal controls and ensure continuous improvement of accounting procedures.
• Build Labor Cost budget and forecast (Analyzing salary structures, labor cost trends, and variances).

2. Group Consolidation

• Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements for the group.
• Coordinate with subsidiaries and business units to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Ensure consistency of accounting policies across the group.

3. Reporting & Compliance

• Produce high‑quality financial reports for executive management, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors and manage audit processes.
• Support the preparation of annual reports and management disclosures.

4. Team Management & Leadership

• Manage the accounting and consolidation team: 12 to 14 people.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate cross‑functional collaboration with Controlling, Treasury, Tax, and Business Units.

About you

• Strong expertise in accounting standards and consolidation principles.
• Proven experience in managing teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with ERP and consolidation systems (SAP is a plus).
• Ability to work in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with different types of stakeholders.
• Ability to build, monitor, adjust payroll budgets (Understanding labor laws), tax regulations and analyze variances with budget.
• Professional high certifications in Finance.

Our Recruitment Process

• Claire will contact you.
• Innovative and digital assessment.
• To get to know you better: interview with Claire then with Mehdi HR Recruiter.

What we offer

• Highly competitive compensation package (profit and success sharing, employee savings plan…).
• Work‑life balance (remote working, 6th week of paid leave, additional days off for family events…).
• Well‑being / health (supplementary health & welfare coverage…).
• Career paths enabling employees to develop their skills and build a professional project.
• Wide choice of development programs for soft and hard skills.
• CSE: ATR (family and employee events) and Airbus CSE (travel, vacation camps…).
• Diversity and inclusion: Over 1200 men & women with more than 35 different nationalities work together in our teams!
• ATR is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

Avions de Transport Regional (ATR) GIE

Contract Type

Permanent

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Classe Emploi (France): Classe H15

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Leadership

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