Shift is the leading AI platform for insurance. Shift combines generative, agentic, and predictive AI to transform underwriting, claims, and fraud and risk - driving operational efficiency, exceptional customer experiences and measurable business impact. Trusted by the world's leading insurers, Shift delivers AI when and where it matters most, at scale and with proven results.
Our culture is built on innovation, trust, and a drive to transform the insurance industry through our SaaS platform. We come from more than 50 different countries and cultures and together we are creating the future of insurance.
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our finance team. This role will focus on managing and ensuring the accuracy of our financial operations, primarily in the France, cross-border transactions and different GAAPs. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in global financial reporting, tax regulations, and operational efficiency across multiple jurisdictions. This role will report to the Global Head of Accounting, based in Paris, France.
What you'll do...
Financial Reporting
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll entries/reconciliation, and general ledger activities
- Prepare and analyze accurate financial statements and reports for international subsidiaries in compliance with local GAAP (French, US) and IFRS
- Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for international entities.
Compliance and Tax
- Monitor compliance with local tax laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with external auditors, tax consultants, and local accounting teams to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Manage VAT/sales taxes filings, corporate tax returns, and other regulatory submissions.
Cross-Border Operations
- Oversee multi-currency transactions, foreign exchange gains/losses.
- Coordinate intercompany reconciliations, allocations, eliminations and verify reciprocity.
Process Improvement
- Develop and implement best practices for international accounting processes and systems.
- Provide recommendations to enhance financial systems and streamline global operations.
Collaboration and Leadership
- Develop, coach and mentor your team where high-quality work, personal accountability, resilience, #MakeItHappen attitude, and collaboration are expected
- Serve as a key advisor to the business on international accounting and financial matters or accounting tools.
What you bring...
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; BTS compta-gestion, DCG, DSCG, or equivalent certification preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in international accounting, preferably in a multinational corporation and/or in accountant firm.
- Strong knowledge of French GAAP, and international financial reporting standards (IFRS).
- Experience with ERP/procurement systems (e.g. NetSuite, Coupa) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a global team environment.
- Well-organized, able to formalize work and with good accounting logic
- Fluency in English and French (written and spoken)
Hiring Process:
- Talent Acquisition
- Hiring Manager
- Finance stakeholder
- CFO
To support our permanent, full time employees at every stage of their careers and lives, we provide a competitive total rewards and benefits package. Here are the global benefits we’d like to highlight:
- Flexible remote and hybrid working options
- Competitive Salary and a variable component tied to personal and company performance
- Company equity
- Focus Fridays, a half-day each month to focus on learning and personal growth
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Mental health benefits
- 2 MAD Days per year (Make A Difference Days for paid volunteering)
Additional benefits may be offered by country - ask your recruiter for more information. Intern and Apprentice position are eligible for some of these benefits - ask your recruiter for more details.
At Shift we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from and hire people who will contribute to the diversity of our company, without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other non-merit criteria.
Shift Technology is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our application and employment process. Should you require accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
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Shift Technology delivers AI decisioning solutions to benefit the global insurance industry and its customers. Our products enable insurers to automate and optimize decisions from underwriting to claims, resulting in superior customer experiences, increased operational efficiency, and reduced costs. The future of insurance starts with Decisions Made Better. Learn more at www.shift-technology.com
