Lead Accounting Manager (f/m/d)

Job Description

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.

What you’ll do

• 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

What success looks like in the first 6 months

• French accounting is reliable, predictable, and audit-ready
• Clear ownership and expectations are in place across the team
• Closing cycles are smoother, with fewer escalations and last-minute fixes
• Stakeholders trust the numbers and know when and how to get answers

What we’re looking for

• 7+ years of experience in accounting, including experience in a senior or lead role, ideally in a French company or accounting firm.
• 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
• Strong leadership skills, high attention to detail and ability to prioritize.

Why this role matters

Without this role, the risk of errors, delayed closings, audit pressure, and team burnout remains high.

With the right Accounting Lead in place, France becomes a stable, trusted pillar of the group finance function.

Our Offer to You

At Shiftmove, you'll shape the financial backbone of one of Europe’s fastest-growing SaaS companies, influence key decisions, and help us scale our operations across markets and entities.

• Autonomy: We hire you for your expertise and trust you to do your best work.
• Competitive compensation, we offer 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 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.