Accounting Manager

Title: Accounting Manager
Department: Finance
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Location: Suresnes, Paris, France

**About CrossKnowledge**

CrossKnowledge was founded in 2000 and scaled by its founders as a differentiated premium digital learning offer transforming the European corporate learning and development (L&D) market. Provider of e-learning services intended to develop career journeys. The company develops multilingual training programs and offers learner marketing, project management, information technology services, course designs and integrated distance learning and training formats including blended, social, mobile and mentored learning, enabling employees to develop relevant human and leadership skills.

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead the daily operations of the accounting and financial operations functions, including general ledger, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Coordinate activities around audit, tax, treasury and cash management.
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, in accordance with GAAP/IFRS.
- Assess and enhance financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data. Identify opportunities to improve automation and utilization of our ERP and other technology tools.
- Manage ERP accounting structure (e.g. chart of accounts, cost centers, profit centers).
- Monitor intercompany transactions with peer entities and private equity affiliates.
- Manage relationships with external auditors and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Ensure timely submission of tax returns and other statutory reporting requirements.
- Support the annual budgeting process and ensure that budgets are aligned with the organization's strategic goals.
- Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals to ensure high-quality performance and engagement.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong technical skills in accounting, financial reporting, and analysis.
- Expert working within ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics365 preferred).
- Knowledge of accounting standards and regulations, including GAAP/IFRS and SOX.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- French and English required with German also preferred.
- Experience working within a private equity-backed company a plus.
- International and multi-location accounting experience a plus.