About Ancestry:
When you join Ancestry, you join a human-centered company where every person’s story is important. Ancestry®, the global leader in family history, empowers journeys of personal discovery to enrich lives. With our unparalleled collection of more than 40 billion records, over 3 million subscribers and over 23 million people in our growing DNA network, customers can discover their family story and gain a new level of understanding about their lives. Over the past 40 years, we’ve built trusted relationships with millions of people who have chosen us as the platform for discovering, preserving and sharing the most important information about themselves and their families.
We are committed to our location flexible work approach, allowing you to choose to work in the nearest office, from your home, or a hybrid of both (subject to location restrictions and roles that are required to be in the office). We will continue to hire and promote beyond the boundaries of our office locations, to enable broadened possibilities for employee diversity.
Together, we work every day to foster a work environment that's inclusive as well as diverse, and where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued so that our products and services reflect the global and diverse clients we serve.
Ancestry encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. Passionate about dedicating your work to enriching people’s lives? Join the curious.
Join the Leading Genealogy Platform in France!
Be part of an innovative and fast-growing company that is shaping the future of genealogy. At Geneanet, you'll join a dynamic, collaborative team that is passionate about delivering an outstanding user experience and exceptional customer satisfaction.
With over 1.6 million family trees, 5 million members, and more than 7 billion individuals referenced in our database, Geneanet has developed a unique vision of genealogy that is trusted by users around the world. Available in 10 languages, our platform combines powerful search technology with an ever-evolving family tree hosting experience.
Our collaborative and freemium business model has made us a unique player and the European leader in genealogy. As part of Ancestry, the world's leading genealogy company, we offer the opportunity to contribute to a product that helps millions of people discover and preserve their family history
We are seeking a versatile and detail-oriented Finance & HR Manager to oversee accounting, tax, payroll, and HR administration activities. This is a key position that combines financial expertise with people management support in a dynamic international environment.
What You Will Do
- Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and reports in compliance with company policies and local regulations.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Assist with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with tax, audit, and statutory requirements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to resolve financial queries and improve processes.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting procedures and controls.
- Support reporting requirements and ensure alignment with US compliance and financial reporting standards.
Who You Are
- A proactive and detail-oriented accounting professional with 3–5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment.
- Highly organised with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
- A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
- Fluent in French, with strong English language skills considered a significant advantage.
Professional Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting practices.
- Experience with ERP systems; knowledge of Oracle is a strong advantage.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Familiarity with US financial reporting, compliance requirements, and multinational business environments is highly valued.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
-
Additional Information:
Ancestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship, marital status, civil status, family status, trade union activities , genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Ancestry will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or adjustment to support you during the interview process, please notify the recruiter.
All job offers are contingent on a background check screen that complies with applicable law.
Ancestry is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Ancestry via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Ancestry. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Ancestry as a result of the referral or through other means.
