Accountant, Starlink

About the role

Join SpaceX as an Accountant for Starlink in Hawthorne, CA, managing financial operations for the revolutionary satellite internet constellation. Ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and budgeting to support global connectivity missions. This position involves overseeing critical financial processes that directly impact the scalability and success of Starlink's deployment, from manufacturing thousands of satellites to enabling seamless global service. Your work will contribute to SpaceX's bold mission of advancing human life beyond Earth while revolutionizing terrestrial communications through precise financial stewardship and strategic insights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards tailored to aerospace operations.
• Review vendor invoices for Starlink hardware procurement.
• Forecast cash flow for satellite launches.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on cost allocations for production runs.
• Deliver variance analysis reports on budget performance for satellite constellation expansion.
• Manage payroll for finance support staff.
• Conduct audits of inventory valuations for satellite components.
• Partner with the treasury team on funding strategies for rapid scaling.
• Track key metrics like cost per satellite, operational burn rate, and ROI on international ground station builds.
• Lead quarterly close processes and present findings to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with procurement, operations, and legal departments to mitigate financial risks in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in high-tech manufacturing or aerospace sectors.
• Hands-on expertise with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel modeling, financial software such as QuickBooks and NetSuite, and data analytics tools like Tableau.
• Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and cost accounting standards (CAS).
• Solid understanding of international tax compliance and transfer pricing for global operations.

Skills

• Technical mastery in financial modeling, audit preparation, and regulatory reporting.
• Meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
• Clear communication for stakeholder updates.
• Adaptability and strong analytical thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic setting.
• Cost management for R&D-intensive projects.
• Ethical financial governance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Equity in SpaceX through stock options.
• Generous PTO and flexible work hours.
• On-site gym, meals, and commuter assistance.
• Satellite launch viewing opportunities.
• Professional development stipends.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is driven by a mission to make humanity multiplanetary, with Starlink as a key enabler for universal connectivity. Our Hawthorne headquarters buzzes with a collaborative team of engineers, operators, and finance experts working in a high-energy, mission-focused environment. We foster a culture of bold innovation, relentless execution, and shared ownership, where flat hierarchies empower rapid decision-making and every employee impacts world-changing goals.