CONTROLLERS DIVISION

We are a global team responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the firm’s financial and regulatory information by complying with the rules and regulations governing financial markets worldwide. As well as managing both internal and external financial reporting, our expertise plays a key role in the firm’s business planning decisions around allocation of scarce financial resources such as capital and balance sheet. We partner with the business in providing advice on accounting, valuation, capital, liquidity, reputational risk and other regulatory considerations when executing business with our clients. Controllers is ideal for individuals who want to work and learn within our strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Paris Controllers team is in charge of all Financial, Regulatory and Tax aspects for the local entities, interacts with Regulators, Auditors and Tax authorities. It monitors the capital usage, reports on all financial risks, and supports the business development and new activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Regulatory and statistical reports to local RegulatorsCalculation of prudential ratios and capital usageMonth end closing for statutory accounts and group reportingManagement profit and loss analysisInteractions with Statutory Auditors, Tax Counsels and AuthoritiesFinancial / regulatory / tax projectsBalance-sheet substantiation, FX managementProject management

PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS

Strong analytical skill – You demonstrate an aptitude for problem solving with the ability to exercise sound and balanced judgment in a highly regulated environmentFunctional expertise - Enjoy keeping up-to-date with emerging business, economic, and market trendsStrong technical accounting skills – You demonstrate strong technical skills, pay attention to detail, take initiative to broaden your knowledge and resolve accounting issuesPersonal drive and motivation - Successfully handle multiple tasks, take initiative to improve your own performance, work intensely towards challenging goalsA client and business focus - Effectively handle difficult requests, build trusting, long-term relationships with clients, help the client to identify/define needs and manages client/business expectationsStrong teamwork ethic – You are a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills. You collaborate well with others within and across teams, encourage other team members to participate and contribute and acknowledges others' contributionsExcellent communication skills - Communicate what is relevant and important in a clear and concise manner and share information/new ideas with othersJudgement and problem solving – You will always be thinking ahead, able to anticipate questions, plan for contingencies, find alternative solutions and identifies clear objectives. Creativity/Innovation and a desire to add value - Look for new ways to improve current processes and develop creative solutions that are grounded in reality and have practical valueThe ability to influence outcomes - Present sound, persuasive rationale for ideas or opinions.  Able to take a position on issues and influences others' opinions and presents persuasive recommendations both internally and to our external partners.