Accounting Manager

Yousign; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A fast-growing B2B SaaS company in Paris is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the accounting department and drive financial excellence. The role includes overseeing a team, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with French GAAP. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in accounting, strong leadership skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset. Join us to foster a high-performance culture while contributing to a transformative journey.

Prestations

Charity day offered

ESOP

Remote equipment

Private health and life insurance

Learning and talent development advantages

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in SaaS or tech scale-up environment.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive approach.
• Ability to connect financial insights with strategic decisions.

Responsabilités

• Lead a team of two accountants.
• Oversee monthly and annual financial closings.
• Supervise French tax filings and coordinate with accounting firms.
• Design key financial procedures and implement optimizations.

Connaissances

6–7 years of experience in accounting

Proven leadership experience

Strong understanding of French GAAP

Strong business acumen

Excellent communication skills in French and English

Outils

Pennylane

Agicap

Spendesk

Description du poste

Job Description

Yousign has just redefined its future. As a fast-growing B2B SaaS company with 200 passionate teammates, the next chapter will be transformative: think product diversification, Mid-Market go-to market, international expansion, and a likely M&A journey.

To support this ambition, we’re looking for an Accounting Manager who combines strategic financial expertise with an AI-driven mindset. You will lead the accounting department, ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial statements and optimise processes. You’ll partner with leadership (Finance Director, Executive Team, Department Heads), manage two talented accountants, and support strategic decision-making across the organization

Your Missions

Team Leadership and management

• Lead a team of two accountants


• Foster a high-performance culture based on ownership, continuous improvement, and accountability


• Support team development through coaching, regular feedback, and career progression planning

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee monthly closings (WD+4), quarterly, and annual closings: prepare financial statements and perform analytical reviews with Pennylane


• Conduct a complete overhaul of accounting records with justification of balances, reconciliation of tax liabilities


• Drive continuous improvement of revenue recognition (RevRec) processes in line with SaaS best practices, ensuring accuracy of data flows in our billing system


• Supervise payroll accounting entries and ensure accuracy of payroll journals and provisions (vacation pay, social charges, etc.)

Tax & Compliance

• Supervise all French tax filings (VAT CA3, CFE, CVAE, DAS2) and coordinate with local accounting firm in Germany and future potential local entities


• Act as the primary contact for auditors, tax advisors, legal and accounting partners

Systems & Process Optimization

• Design and implement key procedures: closing checklist, intercompany agreements, AP policy, and R&D tax credit (CII/CIR) processes


• Automate and improve cash management (in/outflows, cash flow monitoring) using tools like Agicap and Spendesk

Who are you ?

• 6–7 years of experience in accounting or financial management, ideally in a SaaS or tech scale-up environment


• Proven leadership experience managing teams


• Strong understanding of French GAAP and SaaS revenue recognition principles


• Strong business acumen and demonstrated ability to connect financial insights with strategic decisions


• A team player with a builder’s mindset, excited to own, improve, and scale Accounting in a transforming business


• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and proactive mindset


• Excellent communication and presentation skills in both French and English

What will you find at Yousign ?

• A dynamic scale-up that puts people first


• A management style that encourages autonomy and cohesion, through common Objectives and Key Results (OKR)


• Top‑notch work culture and methods


• Regular team events and bi‑annual company meetings


• Numerous perks & benefits, such as: charity day offered, ESOP, remote equipment, private health and life insurance (Alan), learning & talent development advantages, CSE, Moka.Care subscription and more!

Equal Opportunity at Yousign

At Yousign, we embrace uniqueness and ensure every team member has an equal chance to contribute.

We offer equal job opportunities and maintain transparent, fair processes across the board, including pay. 🟰💰

Join us at Yousign, where our differences fuel creativity and strength — Let's leap into this amazing adventure together! 🌈✨