Accounting Project Manager

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 on

Role Summary 

We are looking for an experienced accounting professional with strong project management skills to join our finance team in Paris. You will lead strategic accounting projects to support Mistral AI’s growth and transformation, focusing on process optimization, automation, and cross-functional collaboration.

What you will do

• Take over and internalize general, auxiliary, and analytical accounting for the Group’s entities in France and internationally.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, ensuring compliance and data quality.
• Handle local declarations (VAT, corporate tax, social security) in collaboration with local advisors.
• Drive cross-functional projects, including migration to new tools, process harmonization, and automation solutions.
• Coordinate with IT and Finance teams to integrate accounting requirements into system projects.
• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders (auditors, statutory auditors, operational...