Senior Accountant

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to support our finance team. The ideal candidate is passionate about accounting and finance and is excited to join a dynamic and growing start-up company. In this role, you will also be asked to use your problem-solving skills to push continuous process improvement and to take initiative.

This includes:

• Handling the day-to-day accounting functions of the company
• Preparing the financial reporting in compliance with GAAP/IFRS
• Performing various general accounting processes and handling activities surrounding the monthly closing
• Working closely with the Financial Planning and Analysis team to prepare and manage budgets and forecasts
• Generating financial reports for senior management
• Actively collaborating with external stakeholders, including tax advisors and auditors, to ensure compliance with regulations and facilitate efficient financial management
• Developing, evolving, and implementing new processes to eliminate manual work

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation is a plus
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Good knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and financial reporting requirements
• Experience managing budgets and financial forecasts
• Familiarity with tax compliance requirements in an international environment
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced start-up environment is a plus
• Experience with ERP systems – nice to have
• Fluency in English and German

We are an international team of space enthusiasts, following one great vision. We value equality in our work environment where different opinions, backgrounds, and experiences are not only welcomed but also necessary to achieve the best result collaboratively.

This permanent position was created recently and thus offers a lot of creative freedom. Our approach is to create a modern work environment with a hybrid working model. We offer an attractive salary depending on your experience.

Rivada Space Networks is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, disability, or other individual characteristics.

Rivada Space Networks is deploying the first true “OuterNET”: a global low latency point-to-point connectivity network of LEO satellites. By connecting our satellites with lasers, we will provide resellers and B2B customers with the ability to securely connect any two points on the globe with low latency and high bandwidth. The constellations, comprising 600 low-earth-orbit communications satellites, will represent a fundamental change in the availability of secure, global, end-to-end enterprise-grade connectivity for Telecom, Enterprise, Maritime, Energy, and Government Services markets. Rivada Space Networks is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rivada Networks, Inc.

Rivada is working with Terran Orbital to manufacture and SpaceX to launch our satellites. The deployment starts in 2025 with full-service launch in 2026.