International Tax Manager

At Mistral AI, we are scaling fast and expanding internationally. As our Tax Lead, you will take ownership of the company's global tax function - from compliance to planning, and from strategic advisory to operational execution. You'll work hand-in-hand with local tax advisors, cross-functional teams, and senior leadership to build a tax framework that scales with our ambition.

This is a rare opportunity to shape tax strategy at one of Europe's fastest-growing AI companies, navigating a broad scope of use cases across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance & Risk Management:

• Lead the timely and accurate preparation and filing of all tax returns (corporate income tax, VAT/GST/sales tax, payroll tax, local levies).
• Collaborate with local tax advisors and authorities (e.g. French DGFiP) to resolve interpretative or novel tax issues.
• Oversee implementation and documentation of transfer pricing strategies.
• Ensure tax compliance across our global footprint - including permanent establishments, subsidiaries, and share-based compensation.

Tax Planning & Strategy:

• Develop and execute international tax strategies to minimize risk and optimize tax credits (incl. R&D tax credits).
• Monitor changes in global tax regulations (e.g. US CFC & PFIC rules, OECD/G20 BEPS updates) and assess business impact.
• Advise leadership on the tax implications of strategic business decisions and cross-border transactions.

Research & Advisory:

• Provide proactive, data-driven tax recommendations to senior management.
• Analyze tax implications in key areas: new market entry, product launches, global hiring, and M&A activity.

Process Optimization & Tools:

• Design and implement scalable tax processes, controls, and timelines.
• Select and roll out the best tax monitoring and compliance tools.
• Establish tax reporting foundations from scratch with clear documentation and audit readiness.

IFRS Tax Accounting:

• Prepare and reconcile IFRS tax positions (current and deferred).
• Bridge accounting vs fiscal results and support effective tax rate (ETR) reconciliation and disclosures.

About you:

• 8–10+ years of experience in international taxation with a generalist scope
• Strong command of international tax law and cross-border structures.
• Previous experience in a tech company with global operations.
• Hands-on, problem-solving mindset; autonomous and accountable.
• Knowledge of IFRS tax accounting (DTA/DTL, uncertain tax positions, etc.).
• Experience working in a fast-growing startup environment.
• Familiarity with setting up tax tech tools and automations.
• Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written)