Accounting Generalist
Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. We apply our Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware, and IP that turn design concepts into reality.
This strategy is supplemented by AI-augmented development practices throughout all our organizations to empower our team to focus on creative problem-solving and innovation. Our customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products—from chips to boards to systems—for dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial, and health. Join us and be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and customer success.
At Secure-IC, a Cadence company, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Reports to: Julie ROSE, Sr Finance Manager
Type of contract : 12 months fixed-term contract
Job Overview:
The Accounting Generalist role provides operational support to the accounting and controlling activities during the transition to Cadence group.
The role ensures that financial transactions are accurately recorded, properly documented, and reported on time, while helping maintain strong financial controls.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day accounting activities in coordination with the accounting team
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, provisions and account reconciliations
- Review the general ledger and ensure the accuracy and completeness of monthly accounting data
- Investigate accounting discrepancies and coordinate timely corrective actions
- Take ownership of monthly and year-end closing activities
- Coordinate the accounting close timetable and key deliverables
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Support statutory accounts, audit requests and tax-related documentation in coordination with internal and external stakeholders
- Support the transition to Cadence and strengthen accounting processes
- Help align local accounting practices with Cadence policies and reporting requirements
- Review and improve procure-to-pay and accounts payable processes
- Document accounting procedures and contribute to robust internal controls
- Act as a senior accounting point of contact
- Provide guidance to team members and review accounting work when required
- Coordinate accounting topics with Finance, shared services, auditors and other stakeholders
- Identify risks, set priorities and drive issues through to resolution with limited supervision
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelors to Master’s degree in accounting, finance, controlling or a related field
- 5+ years of experience
- Strong knowledge of accounting and controlling
- International environment; proficiency in English is required
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- Knowledge of US GAAP is a plus
- Experience with ERP SAGE X3 is a plus
- Experience with SAP is a plus
Check what we can offer you:
- An attractive compensation package, including a competitive salary, variable compensation, and meal vouchers
- A positive, stimulating, and supportive work environment
- Offices in France (Rennes and Paris) as well as internationally
- A dynamic and friendly company culture: after-work events, sports challenges, board games, pool table, foosball, and Nintendo Switch
- 5 days of paid leave dedicated to volunteering and community engagement, along with 7 "recharge days" (company-wide paid days off)
- The opportunity to join a company certified Great Place to Work and ranked among the Fortune 100
- Access to a CSE benefits platform, including discounts and gift cards