General Accountant - EU - Based in Paris

Founded in 2014 by Jerome Jacques Marie Mage, Jacques Marie Mage is a Los Angeles-based producer of limited-edition designer goods specializing in the micro-production of luxury eyewear for a clientele of discerning tastes.

 

With each new collection, JMM embraces a unique palette of precious materials, rich colors, and striking geometric forms, which cleverly reference and beautifully reconfigure the striking individuals, artistic movements, and world events of previous centuries. All JMM eyewear is ethically sourced and produced with the utmost respect for industry partners' environment and wellbeing.

 

Role Overview:

Jacques Marie Mage is looking for a hands-on and solution-oriented General Accountant to support our growing operations across France, the UK, and Italy. Based in Paris, this role requires someone who can seamlessly work with different accounting standards (IFRS, French/UK/Italian Gaaps) and collaborate with internal and external parties (US Headquarter and local CPAs).

 

Your responsibilities are – but are not limited to:

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

General Accounting

  • Bank reconciliations and account matching
  • Preparation of monthly and annual closing (all cut-off entries)
  • Preparation and reconciliation of all Intercompany invoices and operations
  • Monitoring of Inventory in collaboration with Logistics
  • Other tasks related to accounting management
  • Collaboration with local CPA in foreign subsidiaries to ensure accounting is in line with UK, and Italian regulations.

Tax

  • Preparation of all periodic tax declarations for France (VAT, CVAE, CIT…)
  • Assistance to Transfer Prices declaration
  • Preliminary work for annual CIT return and Financial Statements preparation

 

Controlling

  • Actual vs Budget monthly analysis
  • Assistance to the Finance Manager for ad hoc reports/analysis

Projects

  • Various projects related to improvement of daily finance & accounting operations and process harmonization across Europe

 

 

Key Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in general accounting and tax.
  • Experience working in the luxury retail or lifestyle brand sector is a plus.
  • Understanding of accounting compliance & accounting standards across France, the UK, and Italy.
  • US GAAPS/IFRS knowledge.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with a hands-on mindset.
  • Fluency in English and French.
  • Resourceful, proactive, and able to work independently within a matrixed organization.

 

Additional information:

Jacques Marie Mage is a company that respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and thrive. We promote initiatives aimed at supporting professional equality for everyone. We strive to go above and beyond purely symbolic measures by building a culture focused on meaningful strategies aimed at creating an inclusive workforce.

Jacques Marie Mage provides a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package for full-time employees. These offerings reflect our commitment to supporting and valuing our team.

  • Health Coverage: Henner plan, 50% contribution by the Employer
  • Transportation coverage: 50% contribution of Metro or Bike Pass,
  • Eyewear Perks: Access to exclusive seasonal product allowances and discounts.