Eric Fonta
Professional Background
Eric Fonta is a Partner at Forvis Mazars, leading the Accounting Assistance & Advisory offering in France. He is a Chartered Accountant (Expert-Comptable) and Statutory Auditor (Commissaire aux Comptes).
He joined Mazars in 2002 and was appointed Partner in 2015. He is based in Paris, where he oversees a team of around 60 professionals.
Accounting Advisory & Transformation Expertise
Eric Fonta supports large corporates and mid-sized companies (ETIs) in complex financial transformation projects, particularly in the Industries and Services sectors.
He works on a wide range of assignments, including:
- ERP implementation and transformation projects
- Financial closing and reporting process optimization
- Shared service center (SSC / CSP) organization redesign
- Implementation of new accounting standards
- Financial process securitization and control strengthening
He leverages multidisciplinary expertise across Forvis Mazars to deliver high-value, integrated solutions.
Innovation & Data-Driven Finance
Eric Fonta has a strong focus on data, automation, and artificial intelligence applied to finance functions.
Since 2018, he has worked with data science teams at Forvis Mazars to develop an operational solution for the automotive sector, enabling:
- Better control of financial flows between manufacturers and distribution networks
- Improved monitoring of financial processes
- Significant efficiency gains in reporting and tracking
Areas of Expertise
- Accounting Advisory & Financial Transformation
- ERP Implementation & Finance Systems
- Financial Close & Reporting Optimization
- Shared Service Center (SSC/CSP) Design
- Accounting Standards Implementation
- Industries & Services Sector Advisory
- Data & AI in Finance Transformation
- Automotive Sector Financial Solutions