Accounting Manager

Shift Technology; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in the insurance sector is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to manage financial operations in France. The role involves overseeing accounting processes, ensuring compliance with local GAAP, and leading a team. Candidates should have extensive experience in international accounting and be fluent in English and French. The company offers a competitive benefits package, including flexible working options and generous PTO.

Prestations

Flexible remote and hybrid working options

Competitive salary and variable performance-based components

Company equity

Focus Fridays — half-day each month for learning

Generous PTO and paid holidays

2 MAD Days per year for paid volunteering

Qualifications

• 8 years of progressive experience in international accounting.
• Strong knowledge of French GAAP and IFRS.
• Fluency in English and French.

Responsabilités

• Oversee daily accounting operations and reconciliation.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements for compliance.
• Monitor compliance with local tax laws and regulations.

Connaissances

Internal Audit

Supervising

Data Entry

Compliance

Customer Service

Accounting & Finance

General Ledger Accounting

IFRS

External Audit

Microsoft Excel

ERP

Payroll

Financial Statement

ACCA

CPA

Formation

Bachelor's degree in accounting

BTS, DCG, DSCG or equivalent certification

Outils

NetSuite

Coupa

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

The future of insurance starts with AI. To date, Shift Technology's AI-powered products have benefitted more than 300 million policyholders globally by reducing underwriting risk, identifying more fraud, and automating critical tasks throughout the claims process. Shift harnesses the power of AI to enable the world's leading insurance organizations to make better decisions. Our products help insurers improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver superior customer experiences to their policyholders. Our culture is built on innovation, trust, and a drive to transform the insurance industry by imagining and innovating solutions that impact insurers and their customers like you! We come from more than 50 different countries and cultures, and together we are creating the future of insurance.

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our finance team. This role will focus on managing and ensuring the accuracy of our financial operations, primarily in France, cross-border transactions, and different GAAPs. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in global financial reporting, tax regulations, and operational efficiency across multiple jurisdictions. This role reports to the Global Head of Accounting based in Paris, France.

What you'll do...

1. Oversee daily accounting operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll entries, reconciliation, and general ledger activities.
2. Prepare and analyze accurate financial statements and reports for international subsidiaries in compliance with local GAAP (French, US) and IFRS.
3. Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for international entities.

Compliance and Tax

• Monitor compliance with local tax laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with external auditors, tax consultants, and local accounting teams to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Manage VAT/sales taxes filings, corporate tax returns, and other regulatory submissions.

Cross-Border Operations

• Oversee multicurrency transactions, foreign exchange gains/losses.
• Coordinate intercompany reconciliations, allocations, eliminations, and verify reciprocity.

Process Improvement

• Develop and implement best practices for international accounting processes and systems.
• Provide recommendations to enhance financial systems and streamline global operations.

Collaboration and Leadership

• Develop, coach, and mentor your team, emphasizing high-quality work, personal accountability, resilience, and collaboration.
• Serve as a key advisor to the business on international accounting and financial matters or accounting tools.

What you bring...

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; BTS, DCG, DSCG, or equivalent certification preferred.
• 8 years of progressive experience in international accounting, preferably in a multinational corporation or accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of French GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., NetSuite, Coupa) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration in a global team environment.
• Well-organized, able to formalize work, with good accounting logic.
• Fluency in English and French (written and spoken).

Hiring Process :

• Talent Acquisition
• Hiring Manager
• Finance Stakeholder

We support our full-time employees with a competitive total rewards and benefits package, including:

• Flexible remote and hybrid working options
• Competitive salary and variable performance-based components
• Company equity
• Focus Fridays — half-day each month for learning and personal growth
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 2 MAD Days per year (Make A Difference Days for paid volunteering)

Additional benefits may vary by country. Intern and apprentice positions are eligible for some benefits; ask your recruiter for details.

At Shift, we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds to contribute to our diversity, regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other non-merit factors.

Shift Technology is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us via email to request accommodations.

Please be cautious of scammers. Only trust correspondence from official Shift Technology email addresses. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or agencies in response to our careers page or social media posts, and such submissions are considered property of Shift Technology.

Required Experience : Manager

Key Skills : Internal Audit, Supervising, Data Entry, Compliance, Customer Service, Accounting & Finance, General Ledger Accounting, IFRS, External Audit, Microsoft Excel, ERP, Payroll, Financial Statement, ACCA, CPA

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1