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Mistral is a full-stack AI company providing frontier models, developer tools, applications, and compute infrastructure. They partner with enterprises across finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector to co-create customized AI systems.
As Accounting Manager (Record-to-Report), you will lead the end-to-end close process and manage a team of GL accountants, supporting Mistral's rapid international expansion. You will own monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across all entities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning and executing the complete close process with detailed tracking and risk management
- Building and maintaining close calendars and checklists to meet all deadlines
- Managing and coordinating the R2R team, allocating responsibilities and ensuring delivery
- Overseeing journal entries, trial balance accuracy, and monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts
- Investigating and resolving unusual or aged items to maintain data integrity
- Managing intercompany accounting and reconciliation across multiple entities
- Preparing data for group consolidation and supporting audit and statutory reporting
- Contributing to process improvements, automation, and standardization initiatives
Required qualifications:
- CPA or equivalent professional designation with at least 8 years of accounting experience
- Minimum 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
- Strong organizational and time management skills to manage deadlines under pressure
- Fluent in English; French is a plus
Advanced proficiency in SAP S4/HANA is preferred. The role is based in Paris and offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, and location-specific perks.
