Accounting Manager - Scale-Up Finance Leader (Paris)

Upway; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with equity

Real responsibility in a mission‑drven

Team events and offsites

15% e-bike discount

Swile meal card and Alan health ins

50% transport pass

Job summary

Upway is seeking an Accounting Manager (F/M/X) in Paris to lead a finance team and own the close cycle across several entities. You will oversee tax, VAT, and compliance for five countries, while partnering with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and new market launches.

The role combines hands-on accounting with scale-up operationality, including automation, controls, and multi-entity consolidation. A Master’s in accounting or finance and strong ERP skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years accounting experience, with audit background and scale-up exposure.
• Strong leadership capabilities and mentorship for a growing team.
• Experience managing multi-country accounting and VAT.
• Fluency in French and English; knowledge of Dutch/German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 4 accountants across multiple entities.
• Oversee monthly and annual close with calendar and checklists.
• Prepare statutory financial statements under local GAAP.
• Manage intercompany, reconciliations and group consolidation data.

Skills

5+ years accounting

Team leadership

Bilingual EN/FR

ERP experience

Education

Master's in accounting/finance

DSCG/DEC a plus

Tools

NetSuite

Advanced spreadsheets

Job description

Upway is seeking an Accounting Manager (F/M/X) in Paris to lead a finance team and own the close cycle across several entities. You will oversee tax, VAT, and compliance for five countries, while partnering with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and new market launches.

The role combines hands-on accounting with scale-up operationality, including automation, controls, and multi-entity consolidation. A Master’s in accounting or finance and strong ERP skills are required.