Accounting Manager (R2R) at Mistral (Paris, France)
Mistral· Paris, France·
Role details
Mistral at a glance
A French AI lab building open and frontier-grade large language models, with the full developer and enterprise stack around them.
Mistral is a French AI lab that builds open and frontier-grade large language models and sells the full stack around them: developer tooling, an agent studio, consumer and enterprise apps like Le Chat and Vibe, custom model training, and its own GPU compute. Its edge is deployment control, with open weights, EU hosting, and self-hosting for regulated and sovereign buyers.
$3B+ raised · latest: Series C · 1.7B euros · Sept 2025 · backed by ASML, Nvidia, Andreessen Horowitz, DST Global
Job description
About Mistral
Mistral provides full-stack AI solutions: from frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute. We partner with enterprises tackling the hardest problems across high-stakes industries like finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector, co-creating customized AI systems that they can run on their terms. 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 Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.
The Role
As an Accounting (R2R) Manager on the Accounting team, you will play a critical role in supporting Mistral’s rapid international expansion. This position is designed to own and execute the end-to-end close process, ensuring accurate, timely, and scalable financial reporting across all entities. You will lead the Record-to-Report function, maintaining the integrity of the General Ledger and balance sheet while managing a team of GL accountants. Your work will directly impact the company’s ability to scale its financial operations globally.
What You Will Do
- Own and run the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
- Build and maintain a detailed close calendar and checklist, tracking progress daily to meet all deadlines.
- Proactively identify risks and escalate issues early to avoid delays.
- Manage and coordinate the R2R team, allocating responsibilities and ensuring coordinated delivery.
- Oversee journal entries, trial balance accuracy, and monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
- Investigate and resolve unusual or aged items to maintain data integrity.
- Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliation across entities, resolving mismatches proactively.
- Prepare data for group consolidation and support audit and statutory reporting.
- Contribute to process improvements, automation, and standardization initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- CPA or equivalent professional designation with at least 8 years of accounting experience, including 2+ years at a Big 4 firm.
- Solid knowledge of IFRS.
- Strong experience in General Ledger and close processes, particularly in multi-entity or international environments.
- Advanced proficiency in SAP S4/HANA is a plus.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to manage deadlines and priorities under pressure.
- Fluent in English; French is a plus.
What We Offer
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Benefits vary by country and may include healthcare coverage, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, meal and transportation allowances, and other location-specific perks. For the most up-to-date details on benefits available in your location, please refer to our Benefits page.
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Why work at Mistral
- Culture: Flat structure, high ownership, low ego, and a "builders, not order takers" mentality. The company values audacity, speed, rigor, and customer centricity.
- Remote/Hybrid/Office: Based in Paris (15 rue des Halles); relocation support and visa sponsorship offered. Specific remote/hybrid policy not detailed, but global team suggests flexibility.
- Notable perks and benefits (from careers page):
- 20 weeks paid parental leave for all birthing parents.
- 100% employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
- 6% 401k match (US) / 5% pension contribution (UK).
- Childcare support (reserved daycare seats or financial assistance).
- Meal allowances and transportation support.
- Fitness and wellness subsidies.
- Relocation and settling-in services.
- Financial and career planning support.
- Team composition: 900+ employees from 30+ nationalities; 50% female leaders.
- Interview process: For science, product, and engineering roles: intro conversation → 2-5 technical exercises → 1-3 interviews (hiring manager + teammates) → values conversation → reference checks.