Financial Reporting Manager − Cat. Protette (L. 68/99)

Job Location
ROME GENERAL OFFICE
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our Italy External Reporting organization and play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, compliance and transformation of our statutory reporting and direct tax processes. As an External Reporting Manager, you will be responsible for the preparation and oversight of Italian statutory financial statements, corporate income tax reporting and audit support. You will act as a key technical expert while also driving process improvements, standardization and digital transformation initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine deep accounting and tax expertise with strategic project leadership, partnering with local, regional and global stakeholders across Finance, Tax, Shared Services and External Auditors. The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills with curiosity, ownership, accountability, collaboration and the ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment.
Job Responsibilities:
Lead the preparation and review of Italian Local GAAP financial statements, Corporate Income Tax return, acting as the end-to-end expert for senior leadership;
Support tax accounting, tax provisioning and deferred tax calculations.
Ensure accurate accounting treatment of complex transactions.
Build strong partnerships across local markets, service centers and global organizations.
Partner with auditors and provide technical accounting support during audits.
Drive standardization, documentation and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Leverage digital tools, data analytics and AI-enabled solutions to improve productivity and controls.
Strongly contribute to the ongoing transformation of External Reporting into a more scalable, resilient and future-ready organization.
Job Qualifications
What We Are Looking For
Technical Expertise
Experience in accounting, statutory reporting and financial statement preparation, preferably in a Multi-National Company or an Audit Company.
Mastery of direct & indirect taxation, including corporate income tax, deferred taxes and tax accounting.
Proven experience in analyzing complex transactions and translating technical requirements into practical accounting and tax solutions.
Qualifications
Enrolled in “Categorie Protette” (L.68/99)
Master's degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related disciplines.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Additional digital tools/apps knowledge is a plus.
Fluency in Italian and English, both written and spoken.
Job Schedule
Full time
Job Number
R000160910
Job Segmentation
Experienced Professionals
Starting Pay / Salary Range