Accounting Manager (R2R)
About Mistral
At Mistral AI, we believe in the power of AI to simplify tasks, save time, and enhance learning and creativity. Our technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into daily working life. We democratize AI through high‑performance, optimised, open‑source, and cutting‑edge models, products and solutions. Our comprehensive AI platform is designed to meet enterprise as well as personal needs and includes Le Chat, AI Studio, Mistral Code and Mistral Compute – a suite that brings frontier intelligence to end‑users. We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society. Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between France, USA, UK, Germany and Singapore. We are creative, low‑ego and team‑spirited.
Role Summary
Mistral is looking for an Accounting (R2R) Manager. This is a critical role to support the rapid international expansion of the company. The primary objective of this role is to own and run the end‑to‑end close process, ensuring accurate, timely, and scalable financial reporting across all entities. Location: Paris, France.
What you will do
Own and run the close process
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close
- Build and maintain a detailed close calendar and checklist
- Track progress daily and ensure all deadlines are met
- Proactively identify risks and raise issues early
Manage and coordinate the R2R team
- Supervise a team of GL accountants
- Allocate responsibilities across entities and processes
- Actively follow up on progress during close
- Challenge delays
- Re‑prioritise when needed
- Ensure the team delivers as a coordinated unit, not as individuals
Own General Ledger and balance sheet integrity
- Oversee journal entries (accruals, provisions, adjustments) and trial balance accuracy
- Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly
- Investigate and resolve unusual or aged items
Manage inter‑company and multi‑entity environment
- Ensure proper inter‑company accounting and reconciliations across entities
- Resolve mismatches proactively
- Prepare data for group consolidation
Coordinate with other teams
- Work closely with Accounting Operations (AP/AR) to ensure clean and timely inputs
- Collaborate with Technical Accounting on complex topics and policy compliance
- Partner with Financial Control for review and validation
Support audit and statutory reporting
- Prepare documentation for auditors
- Support the production of statutory financial statements (with external advisors where needed)
- Ensure audit readiness at all times
Contribute to process improvement
- Identify inefficiencies in the close process
- Support automation and standardisation initiatives
- Contribute to improving tools and systems (ERP, reconciliation tools, etc.)
Who you are
- CPA or equivalent professional designation
- 8+ years of experience in accounting, including 2+ years in Big4
- Solid knowledge of IFRS and French GAAP
- Strong experience in General Ledger and close processes
- Experience in multi‑entity / international environments
- Advanced proficiency in SAP S4/HANA is a plus
- Strong organisational and time‑management skills
- Ability to manage deadlines and priorities under pressure
- Fluent in French and English
What we offer
- Competitive cash salary and equity