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Senior Director of Accounting
Senior Director of AccountingCesiumAstro • Austin, Texas, USA
Senior Director of Accounting

Senior Director of Accounting

CesiumAstro • Austin, Texas, USA
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Please Note : To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. conditional resident asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites UAVs launch vehicles and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment which allows us to learn develop and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on interactive and autonomous work CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate collaborative energetic and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Senior Director of Accounting to our team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer the Director of Accounting is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial operations and accounting functions of the organization. They will ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data compliance with regulations and provide strategic financial insights to support business decisions.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the monthly close and financial reporting activities ensuring that month end close is completed timely and accurately.
  • Overseeing accurate financial reporting and analysis including preparing financial statements and communicating results.
  • Manage key accounting functions like tax accounting systems accounts payable accounts receivable and the general ledger.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulations coordinating and complying with audits and implementing internal controls.
  • Develop and implement and maintain efficient accounting policies and procedures.
  • International and statutory tax strategy and compliance.
  • Responsible for selection implementation improvement and maintenance of key accounting systems.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting : Collaborating on budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Team Leadership and Development : Leading and developing the accounting team.
  • Providing financial analysis and insights to support strategic decisions.
  • Hire and mentor additional team members as the company grows.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field; MBA is preferred.
  • Minimum 15 years of finance and accounting experience including at least 5 years of experience in a leadership and management capacity.
  • Prior experience in rapidly scaling organizations or start up environments desired.
  • Experience working with a hardware-focused business model with Engineering R&D Manufacturing Quality and Supplier Management and Cost Accounting.
  • Strong understanding of financial principles practices and regulations.
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and trends.
  • Strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to develop and execute financial strategies.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate team members.
  • Strong ability to develop effective consultative working relationships with senior leaders within the organization.
  • High level of integrity ethics and professionalism.
  • Self-directed and resourceful with the ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement process optimization tools such as Financial Planning software ERP systems or data and analytic tools (SAP Oracle Acumatica etc.)
  • Experience building and creating executive level summaries of financial data that is presented to Executive Leadership.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering on critical deadlines and developing reports to drive solutions and process improvements.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills : individual will need to be comfortable working through complex processes and systems changes.
  • Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DFARS Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and associated DCAA government guidelines and policies is preferred.
  • Strong Technical Accounting background with in-depth knowledge of Revenue Recognition principles and application thereof.
  • Experience leading or being a significant part of an IPO process desired.
  • Experience building accounting departments in a high-growth setting with a fast-paced environment
  • Advanced MS Office skills including Excel and PowerPoint.
  • CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education / training and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health dental vision HSA FSA life disability and retirement plans.

    CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

    Please note : CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

    We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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