Accounting Manager; R2R

Accounting (R2R) Manager

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.

• 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

• 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

• Oversee:
  • Journal entries (accruals, provisions, adjustments)
  • Trial balance accuracy
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly
• Investigate and resolve unusual or aged items

• Ensure proper:
  • Intercompany accounting
  • Reconciliation across entities
• Resolve mismatches proactively
• Prepare data for group consolidation

• 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

• Prepare documentation for auditors
• Support the production of statutory financial statements (with external advisors where needed)
• Ensure audit readiness at all times

• Identify inefficiencies in the close process
• Support automation and standardization initiatives
• Contribute to improving tools and systems (ERP, reconciliation tools, etc.)

• CPA or equivalent professional designation
• 8+ years of experience in accounting inc. 2+ years in Big4
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and French GAAP
• Strong experience in General Ledger and close processes
• Experience in multi-entity / international environments
• Advanced proficiency in SAP S4/HANA is a plus
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and priorities under pressure
• Fluent in English. French is a plus

• Competitive cash salary and equity
• Daily lunch vouchers:
  Swile meal vouchers with 10,83€ per worked day, incl 60% offered by company
• Sport:
  Enjoy discounted access to gyms and fitness studios through our Wellpass partnership
• Transportation:
  Monthly contribution to a mobility pass via Betterway
• Health:
  Full health insurance for you and your family
• Parental:
  Generous parental leave policy
• Visa sponsorship
• Coaching:
  
  We offer Better Up coaching on a voluntary basis