International Accounting Manager at SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA, United States
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER
SpaceX recently launched Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation that will deliver low-latency broadband internet worldwide. We're looking for an experienced International Accounting Manager as the Starlink program rapidly expands its international footprint in a multitude of countries worldwide. The International Accounting Manager will play a key role in defining and scaling accounting, reporting, and statutory compliance activities to support the international growth at SpaceX.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the accounting close process for international entities
Prepare and/or review monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux analysis for all international entities
Partner with tax team to record intercompany entries (transfer pricing) and reconcile intercompany balances
Establish intercompany elimination and multi-level consolidation rules, and record monthly consolidation and intercompany elimination entries
Partner with accounts payable and treasury to ensure invoices are recorded and paid on the correct entities' records
Partner with local service providers as needed to review and coordinate international statutory filings, including bridging statutory financial and tax books to U.S. GAAP
Collaborate with tax team and local service providers to meet international regulatory and tax compliance needs, including VAT/GST
Develop global accounting policies and procedures to satisfy US and foreign compliance requirements
Establish and strengthen policies and procedures, internal financial controls and other related documentation as needed
Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or other business discipline
7+ years of accounting experience
Experience with international accounting
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Significant exposure to and understanding of intercompany transactions, consolidations, foreign currency translation, and statutory reporting compliance requirements
High level understanding of both US GAAP and International accounting standards (IFRS or other local accounting standards)
Certified Public Accountant with Big 4 experience a plus
Excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills, both written and verbal
Desire to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment that demands creativity and flexibility
Experience with MS Dynamics 365 or other ERP accounting systems a plus
Proficient computer skills, particularly with Excel
Ability to analyze high volume of transactions and data
Familiarity with SQL
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
