Accountant, Starlink

getjob.us | AI Hiring & Job Matching for Smart Careers; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity in SpaceX through stock options

Generous PTO

Flexible work hours

On-site gym

Meals

Commuter assistance

Satellite launch viewing opportunities

Professional development stipends

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks an experienced Accountant for Starlink to manage financial reporting and budgeting for the satellite internet initiative. You will ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS, oversee AP/AR, and support global financial operations with cross-functional teams. The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 5+ years of experience, and strong ERP and analytics skills.

CPA preferred. SpaceX offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years progressive accounting experience in high-tech manufacturing/aerospace sectors.
• Hands-on ERP experience with SAP or Oracle.
• Proficiency in Excel modeling and data analytics tools such as Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and IFRS for aerospace operations.
• Forecast cash flow for satellite launches and operations.
• Perform variance analysis and cost allocations for production runs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Clear communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join SpaceX as an Accountant for Starlink in Hawthorne, CA, managing financial operations for the revolutionary satellite internet constellation. Ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and budgeting to support global connectivity missions.

ISPs

At SpaceX, the Accountant for Starlink plays a pivotal role in fueling the financial backbone of our satellite internet initiative, which aims to provide high-speed internet to underserved regions worldwide. This position involves overseeing critical financial processes that directly impact the scalability and success of Starlink's deployment, from manufacturing thousands of satellites to enabling seamless global service. Your work will contribute to SpaceX's bold mission of advancing human life beyond Earth while revolutionizing terrestrial communications through precise financial stewardship and strategic insights. As an Accountant, your day-to-day involves preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements, reconciling accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards tailored to aerospace operations. Weekly tasks include reviewing vendor invoices for Starlink hardware procurement, forecasting cash flow for satellite launches, and collaborating with engineering teams on cost allocations for production runs. Monthly, you'll deliver variance analysis reports on budget performance for satellite constellation expansion, manage payroll for finance support staff, conduct audits of inventory valuations for satellite components, and partner with the treasury team on funding strategies for rapid scaling. You'll track key metrics like cost per satellite, operational burn rate, and ROI on international ground station builds, while leading quarterly close processes and presenting findings to senior leadership. Expect cross-functional collaboration with procurement, operations, and legal departments to mitigate financial risks in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a CPA certification strongly preferred. We require at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in high-tech manufacturing or aerospace sectors, including hands-on expertise with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. Proficiency in advanced Excel modeling, financial software such as QuickBooks and NetSuite, and data analytics tools like Tableau is essential. Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and cost accounting standards (CAS) is crucial given SpaceX's government contracts. A solid understanding of international tax compliance and transfer pricing for global operations rounds out the qualifications. Success demands technical mastery in financial modeling, audit preparation, and regulatory reporting, paired with soft skills like meticulous attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and clear communication for stakeholder updates. You should thrive in dynamic settings, demonstrating adaptability, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Industry competencies in cost management for R&D-intensive projects and ethical financial governance are vital for contributing to SpaceX's innovative culture.

SpaceX is driven by a mission to make humanity multiplanetary, with Starlink as a key enabler for universal connectivity. Our Hawthorne headquarters buzzes with a collaborative team of engineers, operators, and finance experts working in a high-energy, mission-focused environment. We foster a culture of bold innovation, relentless execution, and shared ownership, where flat hierarchies empower rapid decision-making and every employee impacts world-changing goals.

We offer competitive compensation, though salary details are not specified at this time, commensurate with experience.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• equity in SpaceX through stock options
• generous PTO
• flexible work hours
• on-site gym
• meals
• commuter assistance
• satellite launch viewing opportunities
• professional development stipends

Advance your career through internal promotions to senior accounting roles or finance leadership, with ample training in emerging tech like blockchain for financial tracking.

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