Accounting Manager
U.S.-headquartered space robotics company developing robotic arms, lunar rovers, robotic satellites, spacecraft platforms, and on-orbit servicing capabilities.
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About GITAI USA Inc.
GITAI USA Inc. develops and manufactures space robotics and satellite systems for on-orbit servicing and lunar infrastructure construction, aiming to reduce the cost of labor in space.
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Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will build and improve accounting operations in a fast-moving startup. You will own monthly, quarterly and annual close, oversee the general ledger, prepare financial statements, and support revenue recognition and consolidation of U.S. and Japanese entities. You will run inventory, WIP and project cost accounting with engineering and manufacturing teams, drive process and systems improvements, build internal controls, and act as the main contact for external audits.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close experience
- Hands-on manufacturing or project-based cost accounting experience
- Experience improving accounting processes and internal controls
- Experience coordinating external financial statement audits
- Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems
- Authorized to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee/asylee, or eligible for required export authorizations
Responsibilities
- Own monthly, quarterly and annual financial close under U.S. GAAP
- Oversee general ledger, journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses and reconciliations
- Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules
- Support revenue recognition and contract accounting including ASC 606
- Manage intercompany accounting and consolidation of U.S. and Japanese entities
- Serve as primary accounting contact for external audits
- Coordinate with external tax advisors on federal and state income tax filings
- Oversee inventory, WIP, manufacturing costs and COGS accounting
- Establish project cost accounting processes including labor, materials and overhead allocation
- Drive accounting process improvements, system implementation and automation
- Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures and internal controls
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations and support team development
Benefits
- 100% paid medical, dental and vision for employees, 90% for dependents
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Stock options
- Relocation support
- 12 days PTO
- 12 company holidays
- Free snacks and drinks
- Regular social events