Senior F&A Accounting Specialist in Padova

About Us
Safilo is a leading global player in the eyewear industry, specializing in the design, production, and distribution of sunglasses, optical frames, sports eyewear, helmets, and goggles.
Our portfolio includes iconic brands such as Polaroid and Carrera, alongside renowned international brands including BOSS, HUGO, Carolina Herrera, Tommy Hilfiger, Fossil, Kate Spade, Marc Jacobs, Levi’s, and Missoni.
At Safilo, people are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by innovation and sustainability, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute to creating long-term value.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a Senior F&A Accounting Specialist to join our Finance & Accounting Team at our Headquarters in Padova. In this role, you will take part in the month-end close and financial-reporting activities across our US and Canadian operations. The position offers exposure to an international environment, with regular interactions with US based stakeholders. You will report to the Global Accounting Senior Manager.
Key Responsibilities

• Support the close calendar and SAP S4 period control, opening and closing posting periods and helping keep the close running smoothly across entities.
• Handle inventory accounting and reserves — including freight, duty, in-transit, warranty and obsolescence accruals.
• Prepare payroll, benefits and incentive accruals, including sales, regional and management bonus programs.
• Contribute to IFRS reporting and consolidation in HFM, including trial-balance-to-HFM reconciliations, error checks and analytical review for management.
• Assist with A/R provisioning under IFRS 9, booking and releasing bad-debt reserves based on portfolio analysis.
• Process intercompany recharges and the annual transfer-pricing adjustments with the wider group.
• Book lease accounting under IFRS 16, vendor-rebate and warranty provisions, and monthly foreign-currency valuations.
• Perform monthly balance-sheet reviews and prepare clear management review materials.
• Follow internal controls and keep audit-ready documentation across your areas of responsibility.
  

You are the person we are looking for if you have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields.
• 4+ years of experience in analytical roles in F&A of multinational companies or consulting firms.
• Good working knowledge of IFRS, including exposure to IFRS 9 (impairment) and IFRS 16 (leases).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a result-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work in multinational and cross-functional environments.
• Fluency in Italian and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365; SAP and Tableau are a plus.
  

What We Offer

• A working environment based on a solid corporate culture, where you can confront yourself with many professionals and enrich your skills;
• A Smart work mode that allows you to live your best work-life balance (3 days a week/free location);
• International travel opportunities;
• National Collective Labour Agreement and Job Classification: Occhialeria – Impiegati;
• Salary: starting from 31.620€. The salary and job classification level will be determined based on objective criteria, regardless of gender, such as experience, skills, and seniority;
• Variable compensation: not provided;
• Company canteen, smart working, performance bonus, health insurance as per collective agreement.