Location: Paris or Aix-en-Provence or full remote
Contract: Full-time
Salary: form 60.000€

The Company

Our client is a fast-scaling international SaaS company operating across multiple European markets and legal entities. As the business continues to grow, reinforcing the French accounting structure has become a strategic priority for the group.

They are now looking for an Accounting Lead to take full ownership of French accounting operations, bring stability to complex processes, and elevate accounting standards in a multi-entity environment.

The Job

As Accounting Lead, you will be responsible for the end-to-end French accounting framework. Your mission will be to stabilize, structure, and professionalize accounting operations, while acting as a key point of reference for both internal and external stakeholders.

This is a critical role at a defining moment of the company’s growth, offering high visibility, strong ownership, and real influence on how things are built.

Your Responsibilities

• Own the complete 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 accounting processes, controls, and ways of working in a partially 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 continuous improvements (NetSuite and/or Sage), ensuring data quality and reliability

• Partner closely with Group Finance and HQ to ensure alignment, consistency, and timely reporting

• Coach and support junior team members, raising the overall accounting level and best practices

What Success Looks Like After 6 Months

• French accounting operations are reliable, predictable, and audit-ready

• Clear ownership, roles, and expectations are established across the accounting team

• Monthly and annual closing cycles run smoothly with fewer escalations and last-minute fixes

• Internal stakeholders trust the numbers and know when and how to get accurate answers

Your Profile

Must-Haves

• Strong hands-on experience with French GAAP in a multi-entity environment

• Proven ability to build, rebuild, or structure accounting processes in a growing company

• A pragmatic, hands-on mindset with the ability to “roll up your sleeves”

• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and taking ownership where frameworks are still evolving

• Solid expertise in VAT, corporate tax, statutory reporting, and French compliance

• Confidence engaging with auditors and external advisors

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with NetSuite and/or Sage

• Background in an accounting firm and/or a French scale-up environment

• Prior experience mentoring or leading accounting team members

What’s in It for You

• Autonomy & Trust: Real ownership and freedom to design and improve accounting processes

• Competitive Compensation: Fair and attractive salary package

• Flexible Work Setup: Offices in Paris and Aix-en-Provence, with remote work embedded in the culture

• Meal Vouchers: Supporting your daily well-being

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Coverage for you and your family

• Employee Benefits Platform: Access to discounts on a wide range of services and activities

• Long-Term Growth: Strong investment in your professional development