Paris Senior Financial Accountant - Close, O2C & Audit Lead

Albright Stonebridge Group; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Albright Stonebridge Group is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant in Paris, who will be a key member of the European Finance Team. This position could be part-time or potentially full-time for the right candidate. The successful applicant will oversee accounting processes, manage daily finance operations, and prepare journal entries while ensuring compliance with French GAAP.

Ideal candidates will have a strong financial background, proficient in Excel, and bilingual in French and English, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance, preferably in a group structure.
• Experience with French GAAP and preferably IFRS/US GAAP.
• Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to manage accounting figures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounting processes for month-end and year-end close.
• Manage daily finance operations including invoicing and supplier payments.
• Prepare and book monthly journal entries in collaboration with external accountants.
• Own the order-to-cash process including invoicing and revenue recognition.
• Participate in the implementation and improvement of finance systems and processes.

Skills

Solid understanding of French accounting rules

Strong numerical skills

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Detail-oriented

Bilingual in French and English

Education

Qualified accountant or qualified by experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience

Tools

Sage Intacct

Scoro

Job description

Description

DGA Group France is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant in Paris, who will be a key member of the European Finance Team. The role could be part-time at 3–4 days per week or extended to full-time for the right candidate.

Position

You will oversee end-to-end accounting processes for month-end and year-end close, working closely with an outsourced accounting team. This includes managing daily finance operations such as invoicing, supplier payments, and bank reconciliations, as well as acting as the main point of contact for the audit of the Paris entity.

Reporting to the European Financial Controller, you will demonstrate capability across all finance activities, particularly:

• Financial accounting and reporting, as it relates to closing processes and reconciliations
• Order-to-cash process, from invoicing to cash collection (around 20–30 sales invoices a month)
• Understanding the commercial interface between finance and the business and playing an active role in supporting stakeholders in managing financial interactions with their clients

As part of this role, you’ll be working closely with the external accountant, whose main focus is to ensure the accounts are recorded in accordance with French GAAP. You will assist in recreating the French GAAP accounts as management financial records using Sage Intacct.

You will be a key point of contact for local annual audits, banking activities, and other ad hoc assignments.

This role is suited to someone who enjoys using data and numbers to generate insights and improve the business. The successful candidate will be comfortable communicating with colleagues at all levels, have strong attention to detail, and be an outcome-focused individual with a hands-on attitude.

Location

Paris, hybrid

Responsibilities

Monthly & Annual closing (Record-to-Report)

• Working closely with the European Financial Controller, you will help implement processes that support best-practice accounting activities
• Together with the external accountant, prepare and book monthly journal entries (including payroll), review transactions, and provide commentary on monthly P&L activity
• Ensure the monthly close is completed in a timely manner and within set deadlines
• End-to-end ownership of the preparation and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including intercompany
• Verify and investigate reconciliation discrepancies, if any, and identify improvements to ensure accuracy of account balances

Order to cash process

• Own the order-to-cash process, including invoicing and revenue recognition. This will require working closely with the firm’s Partners across the French business to ensure proactive invoicing and proper client management in line with contract terms
• As part of the above, you will need to be comfortable understanding customer contracts and applying the recognition of accrued or deferred income where necessary
• Play a role in ensuring our project management system (Scoro) remains up to date and that project information is accurate, working closely with project managers and Partners
• Take ownership of managing and collecting debts from customers alongside the assistant accountant, liaising via emails, calls, and procurement platforms to reduce DSO
• Help Partners produce revenue forecast inputs for review by our FP&A team

Other activities

• Provide accurate input to support the European Financial Controller in cash flow forecasting
• Play a key role in supporting the European Financial Controller with audit, tax, and regulatory activities
• Member of the global financial controller team, contributing to alignment, consistency, and best-practice finance outcomes
• Active participant in the implementation and improvement of finance systems and processes across DGA
• Other ad hoc activities as directed by the Chief Financial Officer and European Financial Controller

The successful candidate

• A fast learner who can hit the ground running, with a track record of taking initiative and delivering results while identifying improvements
• Ability to multitask, manage priorities, and meet deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work
• Solid understanding of French accounting rules, processes, and procedures
• Detail-oriented with a proven ability to manage accounting figures and financial records
• Strong numerical skills, with a high degree of accuracy and diligence
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Prior experience with Sage Intacct is a plus
• A team player who demonstrates curiosity and is action-oriented
• Experience managing or reviewing the work of junior staff is a plus

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or qualified by experience with a strong financial background
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience within a finance team, preferably in a group structure
• Solid experience in French GAAP and preferably IFRS/US GAAP
• Fluent in French and English

About DGA

DGA Group is a global advisory firm that helps clients protect – and grow – what they have built in today’s complex business environment. We understand the challenges and opportunities in an increasingly regulated and interconnected world. Comprising a deep bench of communications, public affairs, government relations, commercial diplomacy, and strategy consultants, we help clients engage with governments and regulatory bodies, navigate public disclosures and transactions within the private and capital markets, and manage their reputations through critical moments of change, challenge, or opportunity. To learn more, visit dgagroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DGA Group Europe is committed to equal opportunity in recruitment and employment practices and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. No job applicant or employee receives unfavourable treatment on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law.

Poste

Paris, hybride

Processus order-to-cash

Qualifications

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