International Tax Manager

Role Summary

At Mistral, 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.

What you will do

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)

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