Accounting & Finance Operations Specialist, Livestorm

• Strong accounting fundamentals (French GAAP required)
• Experience with monthly closing processes
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills
• Ability to quickly learn and adopt new finance tools
• Fluent in English and French
• Curious and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong ownership and autonomy
• Pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Ability to simplify and improve processes
• Comfortable working in a fast-evolving environment
• Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. So however you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this role would excite you to come to work every day

Desirable

• Ensure reliable accounting operations while continuously improving finance processes and tools
• This role combines solid accounting fundamentals with a strong focus on automation, efficiency, and modern finance systems
• Beyond running accounting processes, the mission is also to continuously improve how finance operates by simplifying workflows, leveraging modern tools, and reducing manual work across the finance stack
• Accounting & Closing (60%)
• Manage monthly and annual closing processes
• Record and review accounting entries (sales, purchases, payroll, banks)
• Maintain deferred revenue schedules and related adjustments
• Manage accounting provisions (FNP, CCA, bonuses, paid leave)
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Prepare closing documentation and support annual audit
• Ensure consistency between billing systems and accounting data
• Procure-to-Pay
• Review and validate supplier invoices through our spend management tool (Spendesk)
• Ensure proper accounting treatment of vendor invoices
• Prepare and execute supplier payment runs
• Maintain accurate accounts payable balances and vendor follow-up
• Cash management
• Monitor company cash position and short-term liquidity needs
• Prepare payment schedules and coordinate with supplier payment runs
• Optimize idle cash through short-term placements such as term deposits (DAT)
• Contribute to treasury monitoring and cash forecasting
• Tax & compliance (20%)
• Prepare and review monthly VAT returns (France)
• Prepare OSS / MOSS VAT reporting when applicable
• Prepare DES declarations for intra-EU services
• Monitor international tax topics related to SaaS activity
• Prepare annual tax declarations (CVAE, other applicable taxes)
• Ensure proper documentation of tax calculations and filings
• Coordinate with tax advisors when needed
• Finance Operations & Automation (20%)
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual accounting work
• Improve finance workflows and documentation
• Automate recurring finance tasks when possible
• Support implementation of new finance tools
• Participate in the migration to a modern accounting platform
• Explore the use of AI and automation tools to streamline finance operations
• Collaborate with Finance, Data and Operations teams to improve finance processes
• Help structure finance data for reporting and analysis
• This role sits at the intersection of accounting, finance operations, and modern finance tooling
• You will not only run accounting processes but also help shape how finance operates as the company scales
• If you enjoy improving systems, exploring new tools, and making finance more efficient, this role offers strong ownership and impact