General/Senior Accountant
Mistral AI
General/Senior Accountant
Mistral AI
Open-weight LLMs and enterprise AI deployment
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.
As a General Accountant on the Accounting team, you will help structure accounting operations to support Mistral AI’s rapid growth. This hands-on role is designed for proactive professionals who can take ownership of diverse accounting topics, harmonize cycles across multiple entities (France and abroad), and ensure compliance with tax and reporting requirements. You will play a key role in improving and automating accounting processes, directly contributing to the scalability and efficiency of Mistral’s financial operations.
Support the accounting process (general, auxiliary, analytical) for multiple entities, including cash, PP&E, revenues, payroll, purchases, and intercompany transactions.
Transition accounting tasks from external providers to internal processes.
Prepare supporting documentation for monthly, quarterly, and annual closings accurately and on time.
Ensure compliance with tax and social security obligations (VAT, corporate income tax, payroll taxes, etc.) in collaboration with local advisors.
Contribute to the preparation of local statutory financial statements in France and abroad.
Work closely with statutory auditors to support audit processes.
Optimize and automate accounting and financial workflows by improving the use of tools (ERP, billing systems, TMS, etc.).
Degree in Accounting or Finance (DCG, DSCG, Master’s degree, or equivalent).
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in an accounting services firm, preferably for start-ups, tech, or listed companies.
Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or French accounting standards (PCG).
Fluent in English (spoken and written); French is a plus.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize effectively.
Proactive mindset with the ability to suggest and implement process improvements.
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.
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Open-weight LLMs and enterprise AI deployment
Mistral AI builds open-weight large language models and the tools to run them, along with inference infrastructure and enterprise products that let organizations deploy AI with control over data residency, customization, and the underlying stack. Its platform provides open-model architectures and a deployment stack for inference, governance, and integration that can run on‑premises or in the cloud. This openness and modular stack differentiate it from single-vendor hyperscalers by prioritizing data locality and flexibility. The company aims to enable reliable, customizable AI deployment at scale for businesses and public-sector customers across many countries.
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