HR Accounting Manager

We are seeking an experienced HR Accounting Manager fluent in both Danish and French to oversee our dual-function operations in human resources administration and corporate accounting across our Nordic and Francophone Europe this role you will bridge personnel management with general ledger control managing cross-border payroll statutory financial reporting labor law compliance and financial reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities

• Dual HR & Payroll Oversight: Lead end-to-end multi-entity payroll operations tax withholdings and pension contributions for European branches ensuring strict compliance with local labor regulations and collective bargaining agreements (Convention Collective / Danish labor standards).

• Financial Accounting & Reporting: Prepare monthly GAAP/IFRS financial statements manage general ledger reconciliations execute accounts payable/receivable cycles and lead month-end closing activities.

• Cross-Border HR Administration: Oversee contract administration onboarding/offboarding compensation and benefits structures and regulatory labor filings across Danish and French jurisdictions.

• Audit & Compliance Management: Act as primary contact for local tax authorities (e.g. French DGFiP Danish Erhvervsstyrelsen) and external financial auditors; ensure complete legal and financial compliance.

• Process & ERP Optimization: Maintain and optimize integrated HRIS and ERP platforms (such as SAP Workday or Navision) to streamline operational workflows and reduce month-end closing cycles.

Qualifications :

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting Finance Human Resource Management or Business Administration.

• Experience: 5 years of progressive experience in accounting and HR administration preferably within a multi-national or European cross-border setting.

• Language Requirements:

  • Danish: Professional working proficiency to Native level (written and spoken).

  • French: Professional working proficiency to Fluent level (written and spoken).

  • English: Professional working proficiency (corporate language).

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in ERP & HRIS systems (e.g. SAP S/4HANA Workday Navision ADP Sage).

  • Strong knowledge of IFRS local GAAP and labor law regulations in Denmark and France.

  • Advanced Excel skills (data modeling financial analysis pivot tables).

• Certifications (Preferred): CPA CMA CHRM SPHR or equivalent professional HR/Accounting certifications.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time