Accounting Manager (R2R)

Job Title: Accounting Manager (R2R)

Location: Paris

Job Type: Full-time

Team: Finance

Work Arrangement: Onsite

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.

Responsibilities

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

Manage Intercompany and Multi-Entity Environment

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

Coordinate with Other Teams

• 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

Support Audit and Statutory Reporting

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

Contribute to Process Improvement

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

Requirements

• 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 French and English

Benefits

• 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 BetterUp coaching on a voluntary basis