Chief Accounting Officer

Job Description

Company description

About Publicis Groupe

Publicis Groupe is one of the largest advertising agency holding companies in the world and a global leader in marketing communications and digital transformation. Driven by data, cutting-edge technology, and creativity, our solutions enable brands to provide customers with tailored experiences on a large scale. We utilize the Power of One operating model to integrate and develop competencies that create increasing business value for current and future clients. We are present in more than 100 countries and employ over 90,000 professionals. In Poland, Publicis Groupe includes world-renowned agencies such as Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, Zenith, Starcom, and LiquidThread, among others.

About Publicis ReSources

Publicis ReSources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world's most valuable agency group. We are the only full-service end-to-end shared service organization in the industry, enabling Groupe agencies to innovate and transform for their clients.

Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis ReSources has grown to 5,000 employees in over 66 countries. We provide technology solutions and business services, including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury, and risk management.

Overview

The CAO is responsible for leading the accounting and tax strategy across the Iberia region (Spain and Portugal), ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and tax optimization. This role combines strategic vision with technical execution and plays a key part in the development of tax models, annual accounts, and Non-Financial Information Statements (EINF).

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting, financial consolidation, and preparation of annual accounts in Spain and Portugal.
• Design and implement efficient tax models aligned with local legislation.
• Coordinate the preparation and review of the EINF, ensuring alignment with ESG standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with international (IFRS, US GAAP) and local accounting standards.
• Manage internal and external audits, and liaise with tax authorities in Iberia.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in accounting, taxation, and financial reporting.
• Advise senior management on strategic accounting and tax matters.
• Identify and mitigate tax and accounting risks.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Over 7 years of experience in similar roles within multinational environments.
• Proven experience in Spain and Portugal (Iberia region).
• Advanced English proficiency (minimum C1), both written and spoken.
• Deep knowledge of tax and accounting legislation in Iberia.
• Experience in developing EINF and tax models.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and analytical mindset.
• Leadership and team management.
• Technical rigor and professional ethics.
• Effective communication with international stakeholders.
• Proactivity and results orientation.
• Adaptability to multicultural and dynamic environments.

Additional information

• Employment contract
• Cofinancing of leisure time
• Opportunity for professional development
• International cooperation
• Culture of dialogue and openness to initiative
• Friendly working atmosphere
• Work-life balance
• No dress code