Financial Controller Manager (M/W/D)

CleverConnect is a dynamic Franco-German HR Tech scale-up dedicated to revolutionizing the recruitment experience. Founded 10 years ago by passionate engineers, we are committed to re-invent the recruitment experience with innovative digital solutions and next-generation SaaS platforms that make hiring faster, smarter, and more effective. 🚀 Each year, we empower over 10 million candidates to find their ideal job by helping them showcase their personalities and motivations.  At the same time, we support recruiters in streamlining and enhancing their recruitment process to discover the best talents with cutting-edge AI-powered technology and innovative solutions, enabling greater agility, impact, and efficiency.🔎

CleverConnect it is also a European team of 150 employees, united by strong values around innovation, creating a positive impact on society, and the ambition to make a real difference in the workplace.👌We believe that the recruitment of tomorrow must be more inclusive, transparent, and human, and finally more ethical, and this is what we strive to implement every day. 💚

So join us to shape the future of work together! To know more about us: www.cleverconnect.group

As a Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the accounting, and more broadly for the financial and regulatory compliance of the Company. Additional responsibilities will include the implementation of internal policies related to spend control, the coordination of work with external auditors, accountants, and tax counsels, as well as ensuring an efficient cash collection. As a senior leader in the Finance team, you will report to the Company’s CFO and benefit from the support of several Finance professionals, as well as external accountants in certain geographies.

What will be your mission? 👩‍🚀👨‍🚀

• Oversee accounting activities, either internally (France, Germany) or with the support of external accountants (Italy, Spain) to ensure that transactions are recorded accurately, on time and within the applicable rules

• Oversee tax reporting, in coordination with our tax advisors

• Coordinate the work with auditors to ensure the company obtains the required certifications, and efficiently leverage auditors feedback to continuously improve our financial processes

• Improve existing or implement new spend control policies and processes

• Ensure payment is received from clients, and work in collaboration with the Sales team to ensure payment schedules / discounts are used in an adequate fashion

• Work in collaboration with the FP&A Team to improve our efficiency in the production of ongoing financial reports, and to leverage their understanding of the business to improve our accounting processes

• Manage, develop and motivate a team of 4 persons (accounting, payroll, cash management) based in France and Germany

Who are you?

• 7-10 years of experience, including a first experience as a Financial Auditor in a Big 4 and another experience in a company (ideally start-up or scale-up domiciled in France) in a relevant position

• Fluency in French and English. German is a plus.

• Masters degree or equivalent

• Experience in managing projects and implementing improvement / transformation of internal processes (accounting, ERP implementation or others)

• Strong communication skills

What can you find within CleverConnect?  

🎯 Mission with Impact: Provide fulfilling job opportunities for everyone
🌱 Responsible Environment: B-Corp certified and involvement for societal impact & DEI.
🗼 Central & stylish offices: Located at Paris center, in a dynamic and creative setting

💶 Compensation: Competitive salary package based on experience.
🏡 Hybrid Work: Flexibility to organise your week.
⛑️ Health Insurance: Competitive coverage with Axa.
🥗 Swile Card: €10/day in meal vouchers, 50% covered by the company.
🚂 Sustainable Mobility Pass: €500/year to cover sustainable commuting expenses.

Our 4 steps recruitment process :

45 mn interview with a Talent Acquisition Manager

1 hour interview with your future Manager

Case study 

A last interview with the CEO/ HR Director 

If you don’t have all the required skills but see this role as a step in your professional growth, don’t hesitate to apply!

At CleverConnect we are committed to treating our applicants, colleagues and partners equally, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, physical appearance, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.