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Director, Finance

About Platform.sh

Platform.sh is a remote-first global workforce with roots in France. From the onset, our founders are committed to a better way, and that common thread continues today in each of our staff. We’re inspired by a future where digital infrastructure is everywhere and invisible. Where innovation and collaboration can easily flow, without technical barriers.

A collective with diverse backgrounds, we work together to test, innovate, and challenge one another, finding new ways to reimagine digital experiences. We’re here to help our customers thrive. 

Bring your experience to our team, and help us build a better way. 

Position Summary

As Director, Finance, you will be responsible for the accounting and reporting activities of all of our legal entities. You will manage an international team mainly located in France and in the US as well as local CPA. This role reports directly to our Chief Financial Officer. 

We are looking for an experienced professional who demonstrates the ability to implement and maintain closing processes to issue Financial statements and reporting of high/IPO standard quality. A team player who is high-energy and hands-on yet strategic leader who can oversee the tools and processes to drive change and help us scale for the future.

You will thrive and expand your skills as the group grows and expands in new countries and/or complete M&A transactions.

You can either work  remote or from our office in Paris, France. We have a preference for applicants located West-Europe or East-North America but will consider applicants from other locations. 

What you can expect to do on a daily basis 

  • Manage the accounting and reporting team

  • Supervise the quarterly and annual accounting and reporting closing of our different legal entities

  • Supervision of VAT and other tax returns

  • Establish the monthly IFRS Consolidation including complexe eliminations, fx and share-based payment entries

  • Maintain our SaaS KPI reporting

  • Establish and improve current accounting policies, systems and processes in line with the company's objectives

  • Contribute to our Lead-to-cash system implementation

  • Lead our budgeting and reporting tool implementation

What you bring 

  • A caring mindframe and an empathetic spirit. The ability to think from other perspectives is a tool we ask of all employees

  • 8 to 10 years of experience in accounting and reporting

  • 5 years in an international environment

  • Master's in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance and / or equivalent experience 

  • Good knowledge of IFRS and French GAAP (German GAAP would be a plus)

  • Solid tooling skills, including MS Excel / Google sheet

  • Knowledge and understanding of leadership fundamentals, and ability to plan and organize, and to align performance for success, and continuous improvement. Prioritizes a positive work environment and successful employee experience.

  • Management experience - Experienced in supervising, managing and motivating team members daily. Values collaboration and creates an environment that fosters innovation, trust and encourages their team to deliver top notch services.

  • Very good level of English

Nice to have 

  • Knowledge with Netsuite

  • Experience in Lead to cash system implementation

  • Experience in Budgeting tool implementation

  • Experience operating in high growth environments, ideally in the technology/SaaS industry

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