Accounting Manager, International (LATAM)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is 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.

MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING (LATAM)

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 Manager, International Accounting to support the LATAM and Caribbean regions. The Manager, International Accounting will play a key role in defining and scaling accounting, reporting and statutory compliance activities to support the international growth in the region and at SpaceX generally.

Starlink provides satellite internet coverage to over 60 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 Senior Manager, Accounting, this role will be responsible for managing the audit process and financial reporting obligations across the LATAM and Caribbean regions.  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 preparation, review and filing of statutory financial statements for LATAM and Caribbean 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 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 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 in accounting, finance, business or STEM
• 8+ years of experience in accounting within global organizations, including at least 3+ years in a managerial capacity
• Experience with intercompany transactions, consolidations, foreign currency translation, and/or statutory reporting compliance requirements
• Bilingual in Spanish

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• High level understanding of both US GAAP and international accounting standards (IFRS or other local accounting standards)
• Certified Public Accountant with Big 4 experience
• Excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience and a desire to work in dynamic and face 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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:             

Pay range:          

Manager: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/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 compreh