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SR. MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING (AFRICA)

As the company expands its international footprint and provides Starlink (our revolutionary satellite low-latency broadband internet) across the globe, we are seeking an experienced Sr. Manager, International Accounting to support the Africa regions. This person will play a key role in defining and scaling accounting, reporting, and statutory compliance activities to support the international growth in the region.

Starlink provides satellite internet coverage to over 70 countries around the world.  Its mission is to deliver global internet access, and it is ideally suited to support rural and geographically isolated areas where internet connectivity is unreliable or nonexistent. Based in Hawthorne, CA, and reporting to the Director, Accounting, this role will be responsible for managing the audit process and financial reporting obligations across the African continent. The ideal candidate will have experience in a multinational environment, including audits, and is a flexible individual who is prepared to support the rapid growth of Starlink as the global broadband business matures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the preparation, review, and filing of statutory financial statements for African entities, and other entities as assigned
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financials as required for local statutory compliance
• 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
• Partner with accounts payable and treasury teams to ensure invoices are recorded and paid on the correct entities’ records
• 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
• Complete assigned elements of the accounting close process for international entities
• Prepare and/or review monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux analysis for international entities, as assigned
• Partner with the 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
• Establish and strengthen policies and procedures, internal financial controls, and other related documentation as needed
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions
• Other ad-hoc projects as directed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of professional experience in accounting within global organizations, including at least 5+ years in a managerial capacity
• Experience with intercompany transactions, consolidations, foreign currency translation, and/or statutory reporting compliance requirements

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in accounting, finance, business or STEM
• High-level understanding of both US GAAP and international accounting standards (IFRS or other local accounting standards)
• Certified Public Accountant with Big 4 experience
• Experience with statutory accounting in Africa, including IFRS and OHADA
• Excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience and a 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
• Proficient computer skills, particularly with Excel
• Ability to analyze high volume of transactions/data
• SQL experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to travel as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:          

Sr. Manager, Accounting/Sr. Manager: $160,000.00 - $205,000.00/per year         

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.         

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

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