Mistral AI

AI

FinancialController

€85–130k ~AI est. Paris, France; London, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Financial Controller at Mistral AI. Skills: IFRS, Financial reporting, Statutory audits, Financial controls. Conduct detailed reviews of accounting entries. Ensure accuracy of accounting entries”

Industry & Context.

AI
Problems you'll solve

Analytical rigor; Identify risks; Implement corrective actions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

12+ years of experience, Big4 audit experience, Tech start-up/scale-up experience, Hands-on expertise in high-growth environments, Deep expertise in IFRS, Financial reporting expertise, Consolidation expertise, Compliance expertise, Experience reviewing accounting entries, Experience approving accounting entries, Experience reviewing reconciliations, Experience approving reconciliations, Experience reviewing financial statements, Experience approving financial statements, Fluent in English

Nice to Have

Expertise in FR GAAP, French language proficiency

What You'll Do.

Conduct detailed reviews of accounting entries

Ensure accuracy of accounting entries

Ensure completeness of accounting entries

Ensure compliance with IFRS

Ensure compliance with French GAAP

Implement financial control frameworks

Enforce financial control frameworks

Serve as liaison with external auditors

Ensure timely delivery of audit requests

Ensure accurate delivery of audit requests

Provide audit explanations

Provide audit supporting documentation

Oversee preparation of financial statements

Prepare consolidated financial statements

Prepare statutory financial statements

Collaborate with Tax team

Ensure tax compliance

Ensure regulatory compliance

Review balance sheet reconciliations

Approve balance sheet reconciliations

Approve flux analyses

Support design of key controls

Support monitoring of key controls

Prevent errors in financial reporting

Prevent fraud in financial reporting

Prevent misstatements in financial reporting

Review management reporting packages

Provide variance analyses

Provide flux explanations

Provide ad-hoc financial analyses

Ensure financial data accuracy

Ensure financial data consistency

Ensure financial data transparency

Support decision-making

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with auditors; Work with internal control teams; Work with senior leadership; Collaborate with Tax team

Full Job Description

## Description 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 onhttps://mistral.ai/careers.      Role Summary    As Mistral AI’s Financial Controller, you will ensure the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all accounting records and financial statements. This role is purely accounting-focused, with a mission to oversee the review of accounting entries, collaborate with auditors, and enforce rigorous financial controls. You will work closely with the Internal Control department to mitigate risks and uphold the highest standards of financial reporting. You’ll report to the Group accounting director. Location: Paris, or London       What you will do   Conduct detailed reviews of accounting entries (journal entries, accruals, provisions, intercompany transactions, etc.) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS and French GAAP.  Implement and enforce financial control frameworks, including segregation of duties, approval workflows, and reconciliation processes. Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors

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