Accountant Specialist

Join Our Team as an Accountant Specialist at Modus Create!

About us:

Founded in 2011, Modus is a global, fully remote team of world-class technologists who thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment. We’re a digital product engineering partner for forward-thinking businesses. Our global teams work side-by-side with clients to design, build, and scale custom solutions that achieve real results and lasting change, partnering with industry leaders including AWS, GitHub, and Atlassian.

We were fully remote before it was cool! Recognized as one of the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies for nine years and a top remote work company by FlexJobs, we have helped some of the world’s largest brands deliver powerful digital experiences.

As an award-winning Atlassian partner with a world-class team, we help organizations innovate and solve complex challenges for Fortune 500 companies and beyond, we want to hear from you.

Opportunity!

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to own end-to-end accounting for our French entities and ensure accurate, compliant financial operations across multiple reporting standards.

You will lead month-end and year-end close processes, manage general ledger activities, and oversee statutory reporting in line with French GAAP and group IFRS/US GAAP requirements. You will collaborate closely with international finance teams, external accounting partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliance, support tax and VAT filings, and continuously improve accounting processes and systems.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of accounting experience, with significant exposure to French entities and French GAAP
• Fluent French speaker (native or near-native); professional-level English required for communication with international teams and leadership
• Solid experience with general ledger management and month-end close in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite strongly preferred
• Background in international companies or professional services firms (audit, consulting, or outsourced accounting) highly desirable
• Strong understanding of French statutory and tax compliance requirements
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; DCG/DSCG qualification or equivalent is a plus
• Detail-oriented, autonomous, and comfortable working across time zones with a global team

Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end accounting for French legal entities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with French GAAP (Plan Comptable Général) and group IFRS/US GAAP requirements
• Prepare and submit statutory financial statements and support external audit processes for French entities
• Partner with the international finance team to ensure intercompany transactions are properly recorded and reconciled
• Support VAT filings, tax declarations, and liaise with local tax advisors and authorities as needed
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the external accounting firm supporting France operations, reviewing their work and ensuring quality and compliance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, HR, and operations teams to support business activity in France
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and support the transition or implementation of accounting tools and workflows

You’ll Love:

• Owning and shaping a high-impact strategic partnership
• Driving measurable revenue growth through co-sell and GTM collaboration
• Working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Delivery leadership
• Representing Modus at partner councils, summits, and ecosystem events
• Building strong ecosystem alignment that strengthens Modus Create’s global presence

By joining our team, you’ll be part of a winning squad that plays to each other’s strengths and celebrates every success together. Apply now and show us you’ve got what it takes to take your consulting skills to the next level with Modus Create!