Senior GL Accountant

Contentsquare; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Hybrid/remote work policies

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Contentsquare is seeking an experienced General Accountant to join our Paris finance team on a fixed-term contract starting mid-January 2027 to cover parental leave. You will oversee general ledger activities, ensure IFRS and French GAAP compliance, and contribute to closing processes and audits.

You will work with cross-functional teams, prepare tax declarations, manage assets and accruals, and support internal/external reporting.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in general accounting (audit and corporate).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS; US GAAP is a plus.
• Fluency in French and English in an international environment.
• Excellent analytical, attention to detail, and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day General Ledger operations, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accounting adjustments.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities in accordance with IFRS and French GAAP.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax declarations and support statutory audits.
• Maintain accurate records of prepaid expenses, accruals, provisions, and fixed assets.
• Contribute to the preparation of internal and external financial reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including FP&A, Legal, HR, Procurement, and other business stakeholders.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and ERP system enhancements.
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and documentation of accounting policies and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting procedures and relevant local and international accounting standards.

Skills

General accounting

IFRS knowledge

French & English fluency

Analytical skills

Autonomous / proactive

Education

Advanced degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Workday Financials

Job description

Contentsquare is the all-in-one experience intelligence platform designed to be easily used by anyone who cares about digital journeys. With our flexible and scalable platform, organizations quickly get a deep understanding of their customers’ whole online journey.

We are a global leader in the experience analytics space, with a growing presence across 15 offices worldwide. We’re here to stay—and we’re looking for team members who are excited to drive impact and help us scale even further.

Our aim is to create an inclusive workplace where everyone learns and succeeds. Contentsquare has built a community of individuals who are daring, understanding, and deliberate. We invite you to join us in making the complex simpler—for our customers, their customers, and each other.

Important note: Be careful of scammers pretending to be from Contentsquare. We will never ask for money or contact you through random texts. Any communication from our in house Talent Acquisition team will only ever come from our contentsquare.com or @contentsquare-ext.com domain. For more information, visit our careers blog.

About the job

Reporting to the RTR Director based in Paris, you will be responsible for a range of General Accounting activities for Contentsquare SAS, the Group’s largest entity and headquarters, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and completeness of the financial statements in accordance with IFRS and French GAAP.

This is a fixed-term contract starting in mid-January 2027 , to cover a parental leave.

What you’ll do

• Support day-to-day General Ledger operations, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accounting adjustments.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities in accordance with IFRS and French GAAP.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax declarations and support statutory audits.
• Maintain accurate records of prepaid expenses, accruals, provisions, and fixed assets.
• Contribute to the preparation of internal and external financial reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including FP&A, Legal, HR, Procurement, and other business stakeholders.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and ERP system enhancements.
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and documentation of accounting policies and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting procedures and relevant local and international accounting standards.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in General Accounting , ideally gained across both an accounting firm and an in-house/corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS is required ; knowledge of US GAAP is a plus.
• Fluency in French and English , as you will work in a truly international environment.
• Strong analytical and technical accounting skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize effectively, and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Highly organized, proactive, and reliable, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet strict reporting deadlines.
• Comfortable joining a team for a fixed-term assignment and quickly becoming operational.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in the Tech / SaaS sector.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel , including VBA.
• Experience working with Workday Financials.
• Previous experience in an international or multi-entity organization.

Why you should join Contentsquare

We invest in our people through career development, mentorship, social events, philanthropic activities, and competitive benefits. We are always assessing the perks we offer to ensure we’re aligned with the employees’ needs.

Here are a few we want to highlight:

• Virtual onboarding, Hackathon, and various opportunities to interact with your team and global colleagues both on and offsite each year
• Work flexibility: hybrid and remote work policies
• Generous paid time-off policy (every location is different)
• Lifestyle allowance
• A Culture Crew in every country we’re based in to coordinate regular activities for employees to get to know each other and bond outside of work
• Every full-time employee receives stock options, allowing them to share in the company’s success
• We have multiple Employee Resource Groups, that offer a safe space for individuals who share common identities, life experiences, or allyship to connect, support one another, and passionately advocate for the issues close to their hearts
• And more benefits tailored to each country

Contentsquare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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