Accounting Manager

Summary

Join Shift Technology, a leading AI-powered insurance company, as an experienced Accounting Manager. This role focuses on managing and ensuring the accuracy of financial operations, primarily in France, handling cross-border transactions and various GAAPs. You will oversee daily accounting operations, prepare financial statements, and ensure compliance with local tax laws and regulations. The position requires expertise in global financial reporting, tax regulations, and operational efficiency across multiple jurisdictions. You will collaborate with external auditors and local accounting teams. This role reports to the Global Head of Accounting in Paris, France. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in international accounting and a proven ability to lead and mentor a team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; BTS compta-gestion, DCG, DSCG, or equivalent certification preferred
• 8+ years of progressive experience in international accounting, preferably in a multinational corporation and/or in accountant firm
• Strong knowledge of French GAAP, and international financial reporting standards (IFRS)
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems (e.g. NetSuite, Coupa) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a global team environment
• Well-organized, able to formalize work and with good accounting logic
• Fluency in English and French (written and spoken)

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll entries/reconciliation, and general ledger activities
• Prepare and analyze accurate financial statements and reports for international subsidiaries in compliance with local GAAP (French, US) and IFRS
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for international entities
• Monitor compliance with local tax laws and regulations
• Collaborate with external auditors, tax consultants, and local accounting teams to ensure compliance with statutory requirements
• Manage VAT/sales taxes filings, corporate tax returns, and other regulatory submissions
• Oversee multi-currency transactions, foreign exchange gains/losses
• Coordinate intercompany reconciliations, allocations, eliminations and verify reciprocity
• Develop and implement best practices for international accounting processes and systems
• Provide recommendations to enhance financial systems and streamline global operations
• Develop, coach and mentor your team where high-quality work, personal accountability, resilience, #MakeItHappen attitude, and collaboration are expected
• Serve as a key advisor to the business on international accounting and financial matters or accounting tools

Benefits

• Flexible remote and hybrid working options
• Competitive Salary and a variable component tied to personal and company performance
• Company equity
• Focus Fridays, a half-day each month to focus on learning and personal growth
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Mental health benefits
• 2 MAD Days per year (Make A Difference Days for paid volunteering)