Senior Cost Accountant

at Astranis

Location

San Francisco

Compensation

$105k–$145k USD

Type

full time

Posted

1 months ago

Market range · function + seniority

$132k—$163k—$201k

p25 · target · p75 · n=705

Posted $145k · in the market band

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Job description

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Senior Cost Accountant

As a Senior Cost Accountant at Astranis you will act as a key steward of our production costs. In this role, you will help maintain the systems and policies that keep our mission on track. You will partner with teams across the business—from Engineering to Supply Chain—to ensure that inventory movements are captured and cost accurately. This is a high-impact opportunity to master cost accounting in a complex hardware environment while ensuring our financial data is as reliable as the satellites we launch.

This role is ideal for a hands-on inventory and cost professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving operational problems, and wants to have real impact without direct people management responsibilities.

Role

Lead the monthly inventory subledger reconciliation process, including reconciling transactions between our MES tool and ERP subledger
Be a key contributor in building out the satellite costing function
Identify and resolve complex issues, data discrepancies, and process bottlenecks to improve efficiency and accuracy
Collaborate with the broader accounting team on month-end and year-end closing activities
Support financial audits and SOX compliance initiatives by providing necessary documentation and process insights

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience in inventory accounting and costing
Experience in a high-growth manufacturing, hardware, or tech environment
Strong understanding of internal control frameworks
Demonstrated expertise in solving complex operational issues
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
A proactive and organized approach, comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
You thrive in structured chaos, balancing a sense of urgency with a high bar for precision and integrity

Bonus

CPA or CMA
Hands-on experience with NetSuite manufacturing module
Deep knowledge of PLM and MES flows
Background in supporting financial audits and/or SOX compliance
A passion for space, engineering, or building complex systems that have a real-world impact

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Salary

$105,000—$145,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

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