Accounting Supervisor, Shift Technology

• Accounting degree (DCG/DSCG or equivalent) and 7+ years progressive accounting experience, ideally in an accounting firm and/or a multinational corporation
• Strong practical knowledge of French GAAP and French tax rules (VAT, corporate tax)
• ERP experience and advanced Excel skills (NetSuite and/or Coupa experience is a plus)
• Interest or demonstrated expertise in accounting for R&D capitalized costs and applying R&D tax credit regulations
• Fluent French and English (written & spoken)

Desirable

• We are looking for a hands-on Senior Accountant to manage accounting and tax operations for our French head entity and support international subsidiaries
• The role focuses on FR GAAP statutory reporting, IFRS reporting inputs, VAT and corporate tax compliance, R&D cost accounting and reporting, and improving accounting tools and processes
• You will report to the Head of Accounting (Paris) and join a team of about 8 people located in France and North America
• Due to the collaborative nature of this position, we expect this position to be in the office a few days a week
• Lead daily accounting activities for the French head entity: account receivables/payables, payroll posting, bank reconciliations and GL maintenance
• Own month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end close for France; deliver accurate financials and reconciliations within agreed deadlines
• Prepare statutory French GAAP financial statements and provide reconciliations/ working papers for IFRS consolidation
• Manage VAT, other indirect taxes and corporate tax filings; coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors
• Account for R&D project costs: classify capitalizable vs. expensed items, maintain project tracking, and contribute to documentation for CIR submissions
• Support intercompany accounting and transfer pricing implementation where applicable
• Recommend and help implement process and system improvements
• Ensure audit-ready documentation and respond to audit queries
• Mentor junior accounting staff

• Hiring Process:
• Talent Acquisition
• Hiring Manager
• Global Corporate Controller
• CFO