Senior Accountant

Based in Houston, Texas, with offices in London and New York, Syn Max is a pioneering data intelligence company specializing in maritime and energy intelligence. By integrating advanced satellite imagery and AI, Syn Max delivers unparalleled insights into maritime operations, oil and gas development, coal inventory, and LNG flows, enabling businesses and organizations to make data-driven decisions with precision and confidence.

Job Description:

We are hiring a Senior Accountant to help scale our accounting function and lead the accounting side of our transition from Quick Books to a modern system (Netsuite or Sage Accounting).

This role reports to the CFO and serves as a senior technical accounting leader with significant ownership over systems, close processes, and accounting policy.

A large majority of our customers are in the defense and government sector. This role is well suited for someone comfortable operating in audit-intensive, highly scrutinized environments where documentation, discipline, and accuracy matter.

Help lead the monthly close and financial reporting process with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness

Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules

Support multi-entity and international accounting and consolidations

Act as a reliable backup to the Controller during close cycles and peak periods

Co-lead the Net Suite implementation from an accounting perspective

Design and maintain the chart of accounts, dimensions, and reporting structure

Own revenue recognition configuration under ASC 606, including deferred revenue and contract accounting

Partner closely with external implementation consultants and internal stakeholders

Serve as long-term accounting owner of Net Suite/Sage post-go-live, with an emphasis on traceability and control

Serve as a senior technical accounting resource for complex or non-routine transactions

Draft and maintain accounting policies and internal documentation

Design and support internal controls appropriate for a lean but regulated, government-facing business

Support audits, customer reviews, and future diligence processes

Ensure accounting decisions are well documented and defensible under external scrutiny

Work closely with Finance, Legal, and Operations to interpret contract terms and modifications

Ensure revenue recognition aligns with contractual performance obligations and acceptance terms

Maintain clear support for revenue, billing, and deferred revenue balances

• 7–12 years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience owning or heavily leading month-end close in a $20–100M revenue company
• Direct, hands-on experience with at least one Net Suite or SAGE implementation
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition
• Experience operating in audit-heavy, regulated, or compliance-driven environments
• High attention to documentation, controls, and process discipline
• Comfortable working hands-on in a lean, fast-growing team

• Experience working with government customers, defense contractors, or similar regulated industries
• Exposure to long-term or complex contract structures
• Multi-entity and international accounting experience
• Prior experience as a Senior Accountant in a scaling company