About Us

DeepIP is helping patent agents and attorneys streamline the process of drafting patent applications. This product leverages the latest advances in AI-like foundation models-to accelerate the fundamental steps involved in building these applications. In 2025, we have experienced tremendous growth, and we’re looking for passionate, driven individuals to help us accelerate further and reach new heights.

We are a team of collaborative hustlers, ambitious learners, and ownership champions. If you're excited about a fast-paced, flexible environment where growth is celebrated and every day brings new possibilities, join us on this exciting journey 🚀.

As we build DeepIP, we are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join us in Paris.

About The Role

We are looking for a Finance Manager to act as the right hand to the Head of Finance and help build and structure DeepIP’s finance function. Working closely with the Head of Finance and the Finance Assistant, you will have a direct and visible impact on the company’s performance, organization, and financial processes.

This is a high-exposure role at the heart of a strong growth phase, offering the opportunity to shape tools, processes, and financial governance in an international environment across DeepIP’s Paris and New York offices.

Scope of Work

1) Accounting & Compliance

• Manage relationships with accounting firms in France and the US (monthly and annual closings) and with auditors in France (annual audit).

• Ensure the quality, reliability, and consistency of financial data (bookkeeping, reconciliations, controls).

• Contribute to day-to-day operational management (supervision of customer and supplier invoices, bank payments, payroll validation, etc.).

2) FP&A / Performance Management

• Maintain and improve monthly reporting (P&L, cash monitoring, KPIs).

• Contribute to investor reporting, quarterly Board reports, and materials for monthly staff seminars.

• Support ad hoc analyses: pricing, unit economics, ROI, cost structure, etc.

3) Budget & Business Plan

• Lead budgeting and reforecasting cycles and analyze quarterly variances (actual vs. budget).

• Contribute to building the company’s budget and business plan.

4) Process Improvement & Tool Implementation

• Contribute to implementing an effective finance stack (billing tools, MRR and KPI tracking, etc.).

• Proactively suggest ways to simplify, standardize, and strengthen finance practices.

5) Strategic Topics & Ad Hoc Tasks

• Support equity and debt fundraising processes.

• Support ad hoc projects in collaboration with the CEO.

• Ensure proper organization and maintenance of financial and legal data rooms.

About you

• 3–5+ years of experience in audit, controlling, FP&A, or strategic finance roles.

• Strong rigor and attention to detail.

• Solid understanding of accounting and FP&A processes.

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets; experience with finance tools (e.g., Xero, Spendesk) is a plus.

• Bilingual in English and French is mandatory.

• Enthusiasm for AI, tech, and innovation.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary: €60,000 – €75,000, depending on experience.

• Flexible work arrangements and remote-friendly policies.

• Health coverage and professional development opportunities.

• Exposure to an innovative AI startup transforming the legal and IP landscape.

Recruitment Process

• Intro Call - 30-minute conversation to get to know you and your motivations.

• Interview with the Head of Finance - Discuss experience, skills, and role alignment.

• Business Case - Showcase your approach to problem-solving and financial analysis.

• Co-founder Interview - Final discussion with one of our co-founders to align on vision and long-term fit.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, ambitious, and super flexible environment, where collaboration, ownership, and a hunger for growth are celebrated, join us on this exciting journey.

DeepIP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, colour, religion, national origin, protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.