Aide Comptable jobs in France

Full time - Paris hybrid

We are looking for a Head of Accounting to build out our accounting department. You will ensure that the company has accurate and timely financial reporting while implementing financial operating procedures across the organization. We need someone who is willing to roll up their sleeves and work both independently and as a leader.

Unified Financial Systems & IFRS Transition:

• Lead the integration of disparate ERP systems and the consolidation of individual charts of accounts across our entities into a unified framework. Oversee the transition from local GAAP to IFRS, ensuring consistent accounting policies across all entities

Financial Reporting & Process Management:

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes—including fiat and crypto ledgers—while managing and optimizing accounts payable, expense reimbursements, and accounts receivable functions for accurate, timely reporting

Audit Coordination & Digital Asset Oversight:

• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure audit readiness, manage digital asset reporting and reconciliations, and implement robust financial controls and policies

Process Improvement & Team Leadership:

• Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements, and mentor the accounting team to build a scalable and high-performing department

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally acquired in Big 4 accounting firm and/or BtoB software company

• Proven expertise in multi-entity operations including: transitioning from local GAAP to IFRS and consolidating financial statements across diverse entities

• Deep understanding of accounting principles, GAAP, and IFRS

• Experience overseeing AP, AR, and expense reimbursement functions

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Proven leadership skills with a proactive, hands-on approach in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Fluent in French and English (all written communication is in English)

• Genuine interest in Web3, blockchain, cryptocurrency - check our Blog [https://www.kiln.fi/blog]

Nice-to-Have

• Experience working in a fast-growing startup

• Familiarity with crypto accounting and the unique challenges of crypto flows

• Experience leading financial audits in partnership with external auditors

• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Netsuite, Xero, or similar) implementation

• CPA, DSCG or similar certification

Kiln is the leading enterprise-grade rewards platform that enables institutional customers to stake assets and integrate staking & DeFi functionality into their offerings. Our API-first platform provides fully automated validators, staking & DeFi protocols access, and comprehensive data and commission management.

With $11+ billion in crypto assets staked through our platform, Kiln has established a strong presence on Ethereum, managing over 5% of the network through 45,000+ validators — all with zero slashing events.

Kiln serves more than 140 leading customers, including Binance, BitPanda, Bitgo, Fireblocks, VanEck, and TrustWallet.

Our team of 85+ ecosystem enthusiasts brings experience from industry leaders like Google, Circle, Ledger, Chainalysis, and other prominent technology and cryptocurrency companies.

We've raised $30M in total funding from prominent investors including 1kx, Crypto.com, Illuminate Financial, Consensys, Wintermute, Kraken Ventures...

Join Kiln and help us make the web more secure, stable, decentralized, and fair!

At Kiln, our values drive us: Technical Excellence ensures top security and usability; Innovation-Driven Meritocracy elevates groundbreaking ideas; Trust and Transparency build reliability through open communication; and People First keeps our team and clients at the heart of everything we do.

• A fast-paced, bureaucracy-free work environment

• Equity share options in the business: if Kiln succeeds, we all succeed!

• Competitive salary

• Flexible holiday

• Flexible remote working

• Internet connection : €50/month

• Significant personal development budget (books, training)

• Overseas tech conferences budget

Our thorough process ensures the best fit for both you and Kiln, and we strive to make each step valuable and efficient.

1. Recruiter Interview (45 min)

2. Take-home test (< 3 hours)

3. Technical Interview (60 min)

4. Core Values Interview (45 min)

5. Founders Interview (30 min)

6. Offer!

Please note that we do not sponsor visas for persons without work authorization in France. This role is for full-time employees only (no B2B or contractors). Thank you!