Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

This is an opportunity to work on a growing Finance and Accounting team and to make an immediate impact in a fast-scaling Space startup. We are a high-performing team and are hiring our future leadership.

You will play a crucial role in supporting the mission of Astranis. Outcomes you can drive include scaling our internal process and systems as Astranis’ book of business continues to grow beyond $1 Billion, managing the monthly and quarterly close cycles, scaling our global financial reporting and tax presence with both US and non-US entities, exposure to equity and debt capital structure accounting requirements, and scaling global treasury capabilities. You understand that accurate reporting is critical to the success of the company and supports every department to operate more efficiently. Your attention to detail and expertise in accounting will be essential in maintaining the integrity of our financial records.

Role

• Manage monthly and quarterly close cycles, consolidate all company entities, and prepare the relevant journal entries.
• Review income statement activity and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements.
• Scale accounting systems, processes and team to support a future company that is multiples of its current size.
• Prepare account reconciliations, including balance sheet and profit and loss (P&L) flux analysis for the consolidated entity.
• Day-to-day activities to ensure compliance with Astranis' policies and US GAAP reporting standards.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Commercial Sales, US Government Sales, and Legal to understand the accounting and reporting needs of a dynamic and evolving business.
• Own the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.
• Conduct research for proper accounting treatment of transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a solid understanding of US GAAP.
• MUST have 4 to 9 years of relevant experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm.
• Experience with high-growth companies.
• Seeking a challenge and career development
• Experience in corporate accounting, consolidation processes, and intercompany transactions.
• Fast learner with strong attention to detail and an inquisitive personality.
• Results-oriented individual who can thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
• Knowledge and experience with ERP systems. NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required.
• Above all, you are a good person!