General Accountant (M/F)

Job description

About Pasqal

Pasqaldesigns and develops quantum processors (QPUs: Quantum Processing Units) and the associated software tools.

Our innovative technology makes it possible to address use cases that are currently beyond the reach of the most powerful supercomputers; these cases may concern applied industrial challenges as well as the needs of fundamental science.

Beyond the exceptional computing power they provide, QPUs are highly energy-efficient and will contribute to significantly reducing the carbon footprint of the high-performance computing industry.

Job description

As part of our strong growth, we are recruiting a General Accountant (M/F) to strengthen our team.

In this role, you will play a decisive role in making reliable and structuring the financial stakes of a scale-up in a pre-IPO phase with an international dimension. You will take ownership of and actively contribute to the quality, reliability and timeliness of closings (monthly, quarterly, annual), by leading the analysis and justification of complex cycles:

In this context, your missions will be as follows:

• Participate in managing the general accounting of the French entity under French GAAP (PCG), with a focus on certain complex cycles (revenue, inventory & production, payroll, …).

• Secure monthly/quarterly/annual closings: inventory entries, reconciliations, account justification, variance analysis.

• Contribute to producing financial statements and closing packs (comments, analyses, points of attention).

• Produce solid documentation of accounting schemes, technical positions and review files.

• Interact with statutory auditors: PBC preparation, responding to requests, monitoring audit points.

• Contribute to the internal control / SOX system: execution of controls, evidence collection, updating procedures/narratives, participation in remediations.

• Participate in continuous process improvement (standardization, automation, reliability) and potential scope evolution toward other group entities.

This list of tasks is not exhaustive.

About you

BTS, Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, accounting or equivalent

5 to 7 years of experience in general accounting, ideally in a demanding context (regulated environment, listed company, startup/scale-up).

In-depth knowledge of all accounting cycles (closing, cut-off, reconciliations, justification, documentation)

Knowledge and practice of ERPs (Netsuite, SAP, Sage, …)

Professional English required (international environment)

Rigor, attention to detail, reliability, and meeting deadlines

Ability to prioritize during intense closing periods.

Team spirit

Adaptability and ability to quickly assimilate new topics (technical complexity / growth).

Teaching ability and internal service mindset.

What we offer

• Beautiful brand-new offices in Massy

• A flexible in-office schedule

• Contract type: Permanent (CDI)

• A dynamic and close-knit international team

• A key role in a fast-growing startup

• Time off to train and attend conferences/meetups

Recruitment process

• An interview with our talent acquisition of 45

• A conversation with Sébastien and Hugues, Accounting Director and General Accounting Manager, then Antoine, VP Finance

• An offer!

Pasqal is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, because inclusion and diversity are essential to achieving our mission. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of sex, race, ethnic origin, age, religion or sexual orientation