Accounting Lead - France - Remote

Overview

We’re hiring an Accounting Lead to take ownership of the French accounting setup in a fast-growing, multi-entity environment.

Your main goal will be to take full ownership of Shiftmove’s end-to-end accounting operations and stabilise, structure, and elevate accounting operations in France.

We’re in a defining moment of an incredible journey. Come and build with us.

In Short

• Own the end-to-end French accounting framework across multiple legal entities (French GAAP)
• Review, validate, and challenge accounting entries and closing outputs prepared by the team
• Structure and improve processes, controls, and ways of working in a non-fully structured environment
• Act as the main point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, and external partners
• Oversee statutory accounts, tax filings (VAT, corporate tax, fleet tax) and audit preparation
• Support system usage and improvements (NetSuite and/or Sage), ensuring data quality and reliability
• Partner closely with Group Finance and HQ to ensure alignment and timely reporting
• Coach and support more junior team members, raising the overall accounting standard

Requirements

• Roll up sleeves get it done mindset
• Strong hands-on experience with French GAAP in a multi-entity environment
• Proven ability to build or rebuild accounting processes in a growing company
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and taking ownership where things aren’t fully defined
• Solid experience with VAT, corporate tax, and statutory reporting in France
• Ability to engage confidently with auditors and external advisors
• Experience with NetSuite and/or Sage is a strong plus
• Background in an accounting firm and/or a French scale-up environment is helpful

Benefits

• Autonomy: We hire you for your expertise and trust you to do your best work.
• We offer competitive compensation, providing fair and attractive pay.
• Ownership: “Make It Happen” is one of our core values. In this role, it means real trust, real responsibility, and the freedom to design and improve how things work.
• Flexible work setup: Offices in Paris and Aix‑en‑Provence; remote work is part of our culture, with travel as needed.
• Meal vouchers: To support your daily well‑being.
• Comprehensive health insurance: Covering you and your entire family.
• Employee benefits platform (Leeto): Access discounts on a wide range of services and activities.
• We invest in your growth: Wherever you want to take your career, we’ll support you every step of the way.