We are recruiting on behalf of a growing organisation based in Paris for a senior finance leader to take ownership of their Accounting, Billing, and Tax functions. This is a high-impact role suited to a technically rigorous finance professional who is equally comfortable setting strategy and rolling up their sleeves. You will be joining a collaborative leadership team with genuine scope to shape processes, build capability, and drive financial integrity across the business. This is a fully on-site position based in central Paris.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the end-to-end accounting function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with French GAAP and IFRS standards
Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation and review of financial statements
Own the billing operations, ensuring invoicing processes are efficient, accurate, and aligned with commercial agreements
Manage all aspects of tax compliance and reporting, including corporate tax, VAT, and local levies; liaise with external advisors as required
Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax authorities, and relevant regulatory bodies
Develop and maintain robust internal controls and financial reporting frameworks
Partner with the CFO and broader leadership team to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
Drive continuous improvement across accounting systems and processes, identifying automation and efficiency opportunities
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting and billing professionals
Monitor changes in tax legislation and accounting standards to ensure proactive compliance

Requirements

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; professional qualification (CPA, CCA, DSCG, or equivalent) strongly preferred
Fluent in English (written and verbal)
Significant experience in a senior accounting or finance leadership role, ideally within a multi-entity or international environment
Strong technical knowledge of French accounting standards (Plan Comptable Général) and tax regulations
Proven experience managing VAT compliance and corporate tax filings in France
Demonstrable experience leading and developing finance teams
High proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Sage, or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience operating within a regulated industry
Exposure to IFRS reporting in addition to French GAAP
Prior experience working in or alongside a multinational group structure
Experience implementing or improving accounting systems and tools
Familiarity with transfer pricing principles

Benefits

Base Salary: €80,000 to €105,000 gross per annum, commensurate with experience
Benefits: Mutuelle (complementary health insurance), Prévoyance (supplemental life and disability cover), meal vouchers (Tickets Restaurant), and participation/profit-sharing scheme where applicable under French law
Leave: 25 days paid annual leave (congés payés) in line with French statutory entitlements, plus RTT days applicable to the role
Location: Paris, France (on-site)

Responsable Finance & Comptabilité

Présentation du poste

Nous recrutons pour une organisation en forte croissance basée à Paris un(e) Responsable Comptabilité, Facturation & Fiscalité. Ce poste stratégique offre l'opportunité de piloter les fonctions financières clés, d'optimiser les processus et d'accompagner le développement de l'organisation au sein d'une équipe de direction collaborative.

Poste basé à Paris, 100 % présentiel.

Principales responsabilités

Superviser la comptabilité générale et les clôtures mensuelles, trimestrielles et annuelles, dans le respect du PCG et des normes IFRS.
Garantir la qualité du reporting financier et des contrôles internes.
Piloter les activités de facturation et assurer la conformité fiscale (IS, TVA, déclarations réglementaires).
Être l'interlocuteur principal des auditeurs externes et des administrations fiscales.
Participer aux activités de budget, prévisions et planification financière aux côtés du/de la DAF.
Améliorer les systèmes et processus comptables, notamment via l'automatisation.
Encadrer et développer une équipe comptable et facturation.
Assurer une veille réglementaire et comptable continue.

Profil recherché

Diplôme en Comptabilité, Finance ou équivalent ; DEC, DSCG, CPA ou qualification similaire apprécié.
Expérience confirmée en direction comptable ou financière, idéalement dans un environnement international ou multi-entités.
Solide maîtrise du PCG, de la fiscalité française et des obligations TVA.
Bonne connaissance des normes IFRS.
Maîtrise courante de l'anglais, à l'écrit comme à l'oral.
Expérience en management d'équipes financières.
Maîtrise d'un ERP (SAP, Oracle, Sage ou équivalent).

Atouts supplémentaires

Expérience dans un secteur réglementé.
Expérience au sein d'un groupe multinational.
Connaissance des prix de transfert.
Participation à des projets d'amélioration ou de transformation comptable.

Rémunération & Avantages

Salaire : 80 000 € à 105 000 € brut annuel selon expérience.
Mutuelle, prévoyance, Tickets Restaurant et dispositif d'intéressement/participation.
25 jours de congés payés + RTT.
Poste basé à Paris (présentiel).

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