Accounting Manager

Job description

Hydrosat is a venture-backed space and data analytics company building a new Earth Observation constellation and software to unlock the power of thermal infrared imagery. Our mission is to capture and deliver high spatial-temporal resolution thermal infrared data, currently not available from other sources, to provide insights that benefit the environment, enhance food and water security, and serve other critical applications.

We are fast-growing multinational firm, with offices in the United States, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. We are looking for an ambitious, experienced and diversely talented candidate to support and scale our U.S. finance operations as the company continues to grow domestically and internationally. This role will play a critical part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls and compliance, while partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders.

As Accounting Manager
, you will be responsible for a diverse range of activities that are critical to financial operations of the business. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized problem-solver who is proficient in financial and accounting management with solid understanding of GAAP. This is a very visible position with direct interaction with customers, vendors, employees, external accounting partners, and regional-based counterparts.

This position will report to the Controller.

Key Responsibilities

Core Accounting & Close

• Own key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of general ledger activity
• Support timely and accurate financial statements
• Generate sales invoices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, liaising with the Sales/Customer Success team members as necessary
• Manage revenue recognition efforts in accordance with accounting standards, experience with SaaS businesses a plus
• Manage Accounts Receivable collections with diligence and consistency
• Process all expense transactions, managing Accounts Payable in a consistent and timely fashion
• Assist with vendor (supplier) onboarding, including maintaining vendor records and documentation including banking/payment information, W-9s and VAT IDs, as applicable
• Manage travel expenses and corporate credit card transactions and compliance with documentation requirements
• Finalize financial records to close monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting periods
• Collaborate with external accounting firm partners and tax professionals for tax returns, audits, and other regulatory matters
• Administer and reconcile accounts in compliance with appropriate tax policies; familiarity with VAT treatment in multiple countries is a plus
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, maintaining accurate financial records and documentation, including assisting in the preparation of period-end reconciliations
• Assist with timesheet compliance (when implemented)

Additional Responsibilities (Accounting Manager level)

• Review work prepared by others and ensure quality standards are met
• Serve as a key partner on accounting policy decisions, process design, risk identification and mitigation
• Lead cross-functional collaboration on complex accounting matters
• Lead the multi-entity consolidation process
• Assist in the generation of financial reports for the C-Suite and Board of Directors

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles, with a proven track record of success, ideally with SaaS and government contracting experience.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, budgeting, financial analysis, and financial reporting.
• General understanding of full accrual GAAP accounting, including both deferred and accrued revenue concepts.
• Willingness to work across time zones from CET to PST.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA (active or inactive) preferred.
• Familiarity with ASC 606 and ASC 842.
• Experience in high-growth, technology and/or…