Sr. Financial Analyst (Starlink)

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SR. FINANCIAL ANALYST (STARLINK)

The Starlink Accounting Operations team was designed to rapidly adapt to the ludicrous growth of SpaceX’s Starlink global internet business. As a member of this newly created function, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing a scalable world-class accounting function.

Responsibilities

• Develop short and long-term solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across reporting and analytics.
• Facilitate and define reporting and analytics business requirements by working cross-functionally with the growth, account management, customer operations, Starlink accounting, international accounting, tax, FP&A, and software development teams.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews to understand current processes and identify improvement opportunities, while creating process documentation, maps, and business requirements.
• Lead user acceptance testing in lockstep with all software development releases to our internally built ERP.
• Develop and execute the sales cycle process and systems roadmap and maintain project cadence by delivering/overseeing the delivery of project plans, analysis, deliverables, trackers, and other key documents.
• Create and maintain the accounting key reports relied upon as sources of truth across the business.
• Design/facilitate training sessions and contribute to planning and coordination with cross functional stakeholders to ensure new features and reporting solutions are rolled out swiftly.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, computer science, finance, business, data science or other computational disciplines.
• 5+ years of professional experience in accounting, finance, finance operations, or data assurance.
• Experience with SQL and BI tools (PowerBI).
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience in Accounting, FP&A, or Finance Operations for technology companies with global sales.
• Exceptional analytical skills and comfort working with large data sets.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to regularly interface with executive management.
• Experience working on multi-stakeholder initiatives with strong collaboration skills in a global environment with cross-functional teams.
• Enthusiasm for learning new technology, driving automation into processes, and using data and trend analyses to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively with stakeholders at various levels, and be resourceful and solution-oriented in ambiguous situations.
• Self-starter, results-oriented individual with strong interpersonal communication skills, exceptional personal accountability, and ethical standards. Capable of influencing without direct authority.
• Demonstrated ability to improve current state practices, own end-to-end processes, and map and optimize existing processes.
• Experience in a scripting language such as Python.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• CPA license or equivalent.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work extended hours during critical periods.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA (Los Angeles area), and requires being onsite full-time – hybrid and remote work will not be considered.
  
  

Pay Range

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Sr. Financial Analyst: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

Itar Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
  
  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.