Controller, Astranis

$150-200k

Plus equity

NetSuite
Senior and Expert level
San Francisco Bay Area

3+ days a week in office

Astranis

Next generation satellite broadband service

Open for applications

Astranis

Next generation satellite broadband service

201-500 employees

B2CInternal toolsSocial ImpactAerospace

Open for applications

$150-200k

Plus equity

NetSuite
Senior and Expert level
San Francisco Bay Area

3+ days a week in office

201-500 employees

B2CInternal toolsSocial ImpactAerospace

Company mission

To give the 4 billion people without access to internet the ability to get online.

Role

Who you are

  • We are seeking to hire the best — an expert who has a proven record of optimizing accounting operations, who defines the meaning of attention to detail, and who knows how to build and lead a world-class accounting team
  • You are an ideal candidate if you consider yourself an amazing steward, operator, and strategist all in one to lead our accounting functions and activities
  • You should be a master implementer of internal controls, excel in execution of accurate financial reporting, and be a strategic decision maker to ensure processes, policies, and systems are built to scale
  • Just as importantly, you should have a proven track record of spotting and nurturing great talent, ensuring the team is held to a super high bar
  • Astranis is a rapidly growing company that is putting stuff into space — uncertainty and perfect storms are common here. If you thrive under pressure and possess the grit and determination to grind through challenges, this is a perfect opportunity for you to step into a leadership role at a scaling company with a meaningful mission!
  • 7+ years of overall accounting and finance experience
  • 2+ years of leadership experience, with a proven ability to spot, mentor, and develop talent within the team
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting and/or business administration
  • Expert knowledge of GAAP and the ability to apply these practically
  • Experience going through an initial audit or multiple audits
  • Manufacturing experience (inventory, costing, etc.)
  • Knowledge of international/offshore entities and asset transfer among entities

Desirable

  • Netsuite experience
  • Manufacturing or inventory-related systems experience (Arena or Ion)
  • Solid (international) tax experience
  • IFRS Accounting Standards
  • SOX Compliance
  • Startup experience

What the job involves

  • As Astranis’s Controller you will oversee the day to day accounting function
  • Own and manage all aspects of accounting and related responsibilities from a cross functional perspective
  • Prepare and own the delivery of all necessary financial statements/reports
  • Manage cash flow, including forecasting and/or planning for expenditures while providing guidance to leadership
  • Implement creative strategies to establish internal controls to protect all critical assets
  • Build and lead a high-performing accounting team, ensuring each member reaches their full potential
  • Manage all company audit relationships or requirements either by internal teams or external companies
  • Always be evaluating, managing, and mitigating risk when applicable
  • Implement creative solutions to allow cost savings or strategies that can be financially beneficial for the organization

Our take

Internet access is swiftly becoming a core feature of modern life across the world - as of 2021, nearly 60% of the global population were active internet users, and the number is only set to climb. Looking to facilitate and benefit from this are Astranis, who have developed advanced small-form factor satellite technology (similar to SpaceX) to improve satellite internet access across the world.

This has proven an astronomically successful proposition with an overwhelming demand from global customers, including a partnership to triple data speeds across the state of Alaska. This is no surprise, as provision of basic internet capabilities is in the interests of industry, governments, and the population at large.

With a valuation of $1.6 billion, the company's April 2023 injection of capital is set to ensure the company meets its production demands. Its satellite method is already groundbreaking and the company's first one launched in 2023. Two more launches are scheduled for 2024.

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Insights

Top investors

Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

4% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)

Jul 2024

$200m

SERIES D

Apr 2023

$100m

LATE VC

Total funding: $603.7m

Company benefits

  • An equity stake in the company
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Unlimited vacation days
  • Healthy, delicious, free lunch catered in every day
  • Complementary OneMedical membership
  • Great office chairs, stand-up desks, and a machine shop
  • Reimbursement to spend on commuting from outside SF
  • Generous, fully-paid ‍parental leave

Company values

  • Master your craft - We take pride in our work and go the extra mile
  • Step up - We are unapologetically ambitious and take on great responsibility
  • Stay curious - We seek out new knowledge and are happy to teach others what we know
  • Assume good - We assume the best of intentions and communicate with kindness and candor
  • Take the time - We level up not just at work but beyond — mind, body, spirit, family, community
  • Space is hard - We are resilient in the face of adversity and get help when needed

Company HQ

Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

John co-founded the Roosevelt Institute think tank in 2004 before working as Director of Flight Operations at X Prize Foundation for 2 years. He co-founded Commercial Spaceflight Federation in 2007, before co-founding Astranis in 2015, serving as CEO.

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