Paris, France Hybrid

Kiln is hiring a Head of Accounting

Responsibilities

  • Unified Financial Systems & IFRS Transition: Lead the integration of disparate ERP systems and the consolidation of individual charts of accounts across our entities into a unified framework. Oversee the transition from local GAAP to IFRS, ensuring consistent accounting policies across all entities
  • Financial Reporting & Process Management: Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes—including fiat and crypto ledgers—while managing and optimizing accounts payable, expense reimbursements, and accounts receivable functions for accurate, timely reporting
  • Audit Coordination & Digital Asset Oversight: Collaborate with external auditors to ensure audit readiness, manage digital asset reporting and reconciliations, and implement robust financial controls and policies
  • Process Improvement & Team Leadership: Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements, and mentor the accounting team to build a scalable and high-performing department

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally acquired in Big 4 accounting firm and/or BtoB software company
  • Proven expertise in multi-entity operations including: transitioning from local GAAP to IFRS and consolidating financial statements across diverse entities
  • Deep understanding of accounting principles, GAAP, and IFRS
  • Experience overseeing AP, AR, and expense reimbursement functions
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Proven leadership skills with a proactive, hands-on approach in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Fluent in French and English (all written communication is in English)
  • Genuine interest in Web3, blockchain, cryptocurrency

Nice to Have

  • Experience working in a fast-growing startup
  • Familiarity with crypto accounting and the unique challenges of crypto flows
  • Experience leading financial audits in partnership with external auditors
  • Experience with accounting software (e.g., Netsuite, Xero, or similar) implementation
  • CPA, DSCG or similar certification

Benefits

  • Equity share options in the business: if Kiln succeeds, we all succeed!
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible holiday
  • Flexible remote working
  • Internet connection : €50/month
  • Significant personal development budget (books, training)
  • Overseas tech conferences budget

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Team

Team size: 85+

Additional Information

  • A fast-paced, bureaucracy-free work environment
  • Our values drive us: Technical Excellence ensures top security and usability; Innovation-Driven Meritocracy elevates groundbreaking ideas; Trust and Transparency build reliability through open communication; and People First keeps our team and clients at the heart of everything we do.
  • Please note that we do not sponsor visas for persons without work authorization in France. This role is for full-time employees only (no B2B or contractors).
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Kiln
Kiln is the leading enterprise-grade rewards platform that enables institutional customers to stake assets and integrate staking & DeFi functionality into their offerings. Our API-first platform provides fully automated validators, staking & DeFi protocols access, and comprehensive data and commission management.
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Posted 10 months ago