Senior Financial Controller – Paris

About the role

Flowdesk is building a global financial institution for digital assets and needs a Senior Financial Controller to ensure rigorous financial oversight across its key entities. Based in Paris, you will work closely with the Group Finance team and senior stakeholders to deliver accurate reporting and strengthen internal controls.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts for multiple Group entities.
• Assist with consolidation for monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory reporting.
• Manage bank accounts, cash flow, invoice payments, and receivables.
• Approve and check payments, applying a four‑eyes principle.
• Develop and document accounting policies and business processes.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and tax obligations.
• Support regulatory and licence applications as needed.
• Lead year‑end statutory accounts and audit coordination with external advisers.
• Participate in ad‑hoc projects that support business growth.

Required profile

• Fully qualified Accountant or DSCG equivalent with at least 5 years in a similar role.
• Deep technical knowledge of French GAAP and IFRS; experience with US or Singapore GAAP is a plus.
• Proven track record managing audit engagements.
• Good awareness of regulatory and compliance environments, especially in trading and crypto.
• Experience with French R&D tax credits and VAT returns preferred.
• Strong analytical judgment and English proficiency.

Required skills

• French GAAP
• IFRS
• NetSuite (or similar ERP)
• Microsoft Excel
• Google Workspace
• Audit management
• Regulatory compliance
• R&D tax claim preparation
• VAT return processing