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, optimized, open-source and cutting-edge models, products and solutions. Our comprehensive AI platform is designed to meet enterprise as well as personal needs. Our offerings include 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.
Join us to be part of a pioneering company shaping the future of AI. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. See more about our culture onhttps://mistral.ai/careers.
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 escalate 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-prioritize 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)
Trial balance accuracy
Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly
Investigate and resolve unusual or aged items
Manage intercompany and multi-entity environment
Ensure proper:
Intercompany accounting
Reconciliation 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
Technical Accounting on complex topics and policy compliance
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