International Accountant Manager

Job description

**The world still has coverage blind spots. You could help eliminate them at Skylo.** Skylo has pioneered a standards-based approach to satellite connectivity. We connect smartphones and IoT devices directly to satellites. No special hardware, no entirely new networks. Just billions of existing devices, suddenly reachable anywhere on Earth. We're not building toward this future. We're already in it. Our direct-to-device service is live on millions of activated devices across five continents, covering more than 72 million square kilometers, in partnership with leading satellite operators, mobile network operators, Tier-1 chipset makers, and OEMs worldwide. And we're just getting started. At the heart of it all is Skylo's commercial NTN vRAN: a 3GPP standards-based, cloud-native platform that seamlessly bridges terrestrial and satellite networks. It's the infrastructure that makes true anywhere, anytime connectivity possible. When you join Skylo, you'll work at the intersection of three markets reshaping how the world stays connected: mass-market consumer devices, automotive, and industrial IoT. Enabling people outdoors and critical workflows in the world's most remote places. **This is a rare chance to work on technology that matters, at a company that's already proving it works** **How You Will Contribute** **International Financial Reporting & Compliance** - Oversee financial reporting and compliance for international subsidiaries, ensuring alignment between local statutory requirements and US GAAP consolidation. - Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls compliant with local regulations and US GAAP standards for multi-subsidiary operations. - Ensure timely and accurate preparation of local statutory financial statements, tax returns, and regulatory filings. - Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and eliminations for consolidated financial reporting. - Support technical accounting for complex international transactions including transfer pricing, currency translation, and local GAAP differences. - Maintain audit-ready documentation and records for multiple subsidiaries across different regulatory frameworks. **External Accounting Firm Partnerships** - Nurture relationships with leading external accounting and audit firms supporting each subsidiary's reporting and compliance needs. Serve as the primary point of contact, managing communication, coordination, and expectations with external firms. - Monitor external firm performance, manage engagement letters, budgets, and timelines to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of services. - Conduct regular reviews with external partners to validate accounting treatments, ensure compliance adherence, and identify improvement opportunities. - Consolidate subsidiary financial data from external firms and prepare materials for corporate audit and reporting. **Project Management & Compliance Deadline Management** - Develop and manage comprehensive compliance calendars tracking critical deadlines across all subsidiaries (statutory filings, tax returns, audit schedules, regulatory reports). - Implement project management framework to ensure 100% on-time completion of all compliance obligations. - Track and resolve compliance issues, audit findings, and regulatory inquiries. **Legal & Regulatory Partnership** - Partner with Skylo's Legal and Regulatory teams on international compliance initiatives including entity structure optimization, tax planning, and regulatory filings. - Coordinate accounting implications of legal and regulatory changes across subsidiaries. - Support cross-border transactions, subsidiary formation, and restructuring activities with proper accounting and reporting treatment. **Systems & Process Optimization** - Leverage NetSuite, FloQast and Ramp to streamline subsidiary accounting operations and reporting. - Identify automation opportunities to enhance efficiency in subsidiary consolidations, compliance tracking, and reporting workflows. - Build scalable processes that accommodate current subsidiaries and support future international expansion. **What We Look For** - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CA or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred. - 7+ years of accounting experience with demonstrated experience managing international subsidiaries or multi-entity consolidations. - Strong knowledge of US GAAP and local accounting standards in multiple jurisdictions (IFRS, India GAAP, or other major geographies). - Proven experience building and maintaining relationships with external accounting and audit firms across multiple countries. - Demonstrated project management expertise with a track record of managing complex compliance calendars and consistently meeting deadlines. - Experience with NetSuite, Ramp, or similar ERP and expense management systems. - Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting and compliance. - Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and resolve accounting issues and regulatory inquiries without escalation. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interface with stakeholders across multiple time zones and cultures. - Flexibility to support multiple time zones. **What We Offer** With employees working across three continents, Skylo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Our worldwide and inclusive culture encourages a flexible approach to work, and we also offer an attractive range of benefits such as: - Competitive compensation packages including a stock option based equity program - Comprehensive benefits plans - Monthly allowances for wellness and education reimbursement - A generous time off policy, holidays, and the opportunity to temporarily work abroad - Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of developing and running the world’s first commercial, live direct-to-device satellite network and service - Access to a world-class team and talent across tech domains: software, hardware, chipsets, telecom, satellite and network virtualization - Open, transparent, inclusive culture that blends Silicon Valley, Nordic and South Asia characteristics **EEO Statement** Skylo is an equal-opportunity employer and we celebrate diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, parent or caregiver status, political affiliation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. Please let us know if you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability.