Mission

Ensure reliable accounting operations while continuously improving finance processes and tools. This role combines solid accounting fundamentals with a strong focus on automation, efficiency, and modern finance systems.

Beyond running accounting processes, the mission is also to continuously improve how finance operates by simplifying workflows, leveraging modern tools, and reducing manual work across the finance stack.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Closing (60%)

• Manage monthly and annual closing processes

• Record and review accounting entries (sales, purchases, payroll, banks)

• Maintain deferred revenue schedules and related adjustments

• Manage accounting provisions (FNP, CCA, bonuses, paid leave)

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts

• Prepare closing documentation and support annual audit

• Ensure consistency between billing systems and accounting data

Procure-to-Pay

• Review and validate supplier invoices through our spend management tool (Spendesk)

• Ensure proper accounting treatment of vendor invoices

• Prepare and execute supplier payment runs

• Maintain accurate accounts payable balances and vendor follow-up

Cash management

• Monitor company cash position and short-term liquidity needs

• Prepare payment schedules and coordinate with supplier payment runs

• Optimize idle cash through short-term placements such as term deposits (DAT)

• Contribute to treasury monitoring and cash forecasting

Tax & compliance (20%)

• Prepare and review monthly VAT returns (France)

• Prepare OSS / MOSS VAT reporting when applicable

• Prepare DES declarations for intra-EU services

• Monitor international tax topics related to SaaS activity

• Prepare annual tax declarations (CVAE, other applicable taxes)

• Ensure proper documentation of tax calculations and filings

• Coordinate with tax advisors when needed

Finance Operations & Automation (20%)

• Identify opportunities to reduce manual accounting work

• Improve finance workflows and documentation

• Automate recurring finance tasks when possible

• Support implementation of new finance tools

• Participate in the migration to a modern accounting platform

• Explore the use of AI and automation tools to streamline finance operations

• Collaborate with Finance, Data and Operations teams to improve finance processes

• Help structure finance data for reporting and analysis

At Livestorm, we believe that diversity's got talent! We are committed to building an inclusive company culture in which a diverse mix of talented people will feel proud to join and engage. Our goal is to ensure that every Stormie feels valued and has the opportunity to thrive. Ready to apply? We are ready to meet you! All applicants will be considered 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 applicable law.

Hard skills

• Strong accounting fundamentals (French GAAP required)

• Experience with monthly closing processes

• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills

• Ability to quickly learn and adopt new finance tools

• Fluent in English and French

Soft skills

• Curious and solution-oriented mindset

• Strong ownership and autonomy

• Pragmatic approach to problem solving

• Ability to simplify and improve processes

• Comfortable working in a fast-evolving environment

Nice to have

• Experience in SaaS

• Experience with modern finance tools (ERP, billing systems, reporting tools)

• Experience with workflow automation tools

• Interest in AI and new technologies applied to finance

Why this role is interesting

This role sits at the intersection of accounting, finance operations, and modern finance tooling.

You will not only run accounting processes but also help shape how finance operates as the company scales.

If you enjoy improving systems, exploring new tools, and making finance more efficient, this role offers strong ownership and impact.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. So however you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this role would excite you to come to work every day.