French-Speaking Senior Accountant (mwd)

At shiftmove finance is where structure meets transformation. Every process you design every closing you lead and every system you help integrate shapes the way we grow as a European scaleup.

As our Senior Accountant you sit at the crossroads of operations technology and compliance. You turn complexity into clarity: connecting French GAAP with IFRS aligning local books with group reporting and making sure our multientity multicountry environment runs smoothly and reliably.

Youll play a key role in building the finance function of tomorrow: leading ERP integration formalising robust accounting and reporting processes and supporting the structuring of our finance team. Working hand in hand with our Finance Transformation Manager you help turn change into an opportunity to build better scalable and futureproof foundations for our business.

What You Will Do

Own the full accounting cycle (French GAAP / PCG)

• Manage the full closing process: general ledger fixed assets inventory provisions intercompany flows and statutory filings under PCG.
• Work closely with AP and AR to secure accurate timely postings and reconciliations.
• Prepare and monitor tax and social declarations (VAT corporate tax etc.).

Lead ERP migration and financial integration

• Drive or support ERP and finance tool migrations to ensure smooth businessaligned transitions.
• Translate operational needs into accounting and reporting requirements.
• Ensure data quality and consistency between old and new systems.

Bridge French GAAP and IFRS

• Connect French GAAP and IFRS to design scalable compliant accounting processes.
• Support IFRSbased reporting analyses and reconciliations between local and group figures.
• Provide technical guidance on complex topics to the finance team and management.

Support and structure our finance organization

• Help structure the finance team clarify roles and support/mentor new joiners.
• Provide technical support analyses and both regular and adhoc reporting.
• Work hand in hand with our Finance Transformation Manager on key transformation projects.

Your Profile

Experience & background

• 5 to 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and/or financial integration ideally in international environments.
• Strong experience in full accounting cycles periodend closing audit and crossborder financial operations.
• 4 to 5 years of experience in an accounting/audit or consulting firm is a strong plus.

Technical skills

• Strong knowledge of the French accounting framework (PCG) and French GAAP.
• Proven experience in the articulation between French GAAP and IFRS or strong motivation to be involved in IFRS projects.
• Experience with ERP systems; participation in migration or integration projects is a significant asset.

Our Offer

• Autonomy: We hire you for your expertise and trust you to do your best work.
• Impact: Play a key role in shaping processes and making a real difference in our postmerger journey.
• Flexibility: We adapt to your situation: a freelance contractor or permanent contract (CDI) is possible.
• Flexible work setup: Offices in Paris and AixenProvence; remote work is part of our culture with travel as needed.
• Meal vouchers: To support your daily wellbeing.
• 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 well support you every step of the way.