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, 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