General Accounting Manager / Responsable Comptabilité Générale
Contentsquare is a global SaaS technology company that empowers brands to build better digital experiences for all. Not to brag but… we have been recognized by Gartner as one of the four most innovative e-commerce technologies in the world, and featured in Wired Magazine as one of Europe’s hottest startups.
Contentsquare has 8 main offices across the world (Paris, NYC, London, Tel Aviv, Munich, Tokyo, Singapore & San Francisco) with 750+ clients globally including many accounts from the global Fortune 100. We’ve been experiencing tremendous growth as our team has grown from ~300 to over 850+ employees globally, and raised a $500M Series E funding in May 2021, the biggest total VC funding ever for a French start-up! This announcement garnered more than 350 media placements globally.
We can tell you that this growth is not going to stop here as we are anticipating to hire 1,500+ positions globally within the next few years and are looking for talented people like you - unique, ambitious, and enthusiastic - to join us and help us continue to innovate and improve user experience. YOU keep us going and your creativity drives us to be a better company. Come join the #CSquad family!
In a few words
Reporting to our Head of Finance Operations, Frédérique, we’re looking for our General Accounting Manager to manage our team of 3 General Accountants based in Paris.
On a typical day, you might:
- Supervise our Western Europe General Accounting team of 3
- Work with the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, account reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll entries
- Ensure consistent coding of transactions in accordance with the company’s chart of accounts
- Booking, review and reconcile inter-company balances to insure balances are up to date
- Responsible for the timely review, adjustment, and reconciliation of general ledger transactions / balances to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Track, monitor and process recurring journal entries including depreciations, provisions and accruals in a timely and accurate manner
- Perform monthly, quarterly and year-end financial closing duties under deadlines assigned
- Be an active participant in accelerating the monthly close process through continuous processes optimization and system integration
- Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analysis and any other ad hoc financials reviews to the management and others departments
- Use accounting transaction and NetSuite reporting systems to generate reports, respond to inquiries, conduct research, and identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and compliance to internal policies
- Assist with preparation and coordination of quarter and year-end audit by providing necessary requested information and liaises with statutory auditors when needed
- Assist in monthly VAT preparation (+ reconciliation) and other taxes
- Guide accounting staff by coordinating activities and answering questions
What you will need to succeed:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance
- 5 to 7 years minimum of experience in General Accounting (French, IFRS, US GAAP) with ideally an extensive experience in an public listed company. Experience working in the Tech sector is beneficial but not essential.
- You must be able to speak English & French fluently, as you will evolve in a truly international environment
- Prior experience with our financial ERP, NetSuite, is recommended for this position
- Proactive self-starter who is disciplined, organized, thorough and has the ability to work with autonomy, attention to detail and proactivity in a team environment. Excellent communication and motivational skills.
- Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment, to perform under pressure and meet non-negotiable deadlines
- Highly developed analytical and technical accounting skills
Why Should You Apply to Contentsquare?
✅ Our mission is focused on empowering everyone to create better experiences for all in the digital world.
✅ We invest in our employees through career development & opportunities, social events, philanthropic activities, and competitive benefits.
✅ You get to collaborate with and learn from smart and creative people around the globe.
✅ We are in this together #TeamSpirit.
To keep our employees happy and motivated, we are always assessing the benefits/perks we offer to ensure we are competitive. Here are some we’d like to highlight:
- Virtual onboarding, Hackathon, and our annual kickoff trip on a global basis! You have the opportunity to interact with our global colleagues.
- Generous paid time-off policy (every location is different)
- We offer many benefits in various countries -- ask your recruiter for more information!
- Competitive parental leave policy (it can vary depending on geographic locations)
- Fun office culture with a big opportunity to make an impact on our growing global team, culture, including a Culture - Crew for every country to organize regular outings such as game nights, movie nights, and happy hours
#Uniqueness is embedded in our DNA as one of our core values, and we welcome everyone to apply to our positions.
Contentsquare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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