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Director of Accounting

Aeris Communications Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/9/2026

About Aeris Communications Inc.


Aeris is the secure connectivity platform for Physical AI and intelligent IoT devices. It caters to connected cars, drones, autonomous mobility, robotics, utilities, energy, fleet management, logistics, medical devices, and manufacturing. Aeris serves over 7,000 enterprise customers and connects more than 115 million devices worldwide, including 41 million connected vehicles, supported by an ecosystem of 30 mobile network operators. Enterprises rely on Aeris for the borderless connectivity, embedded security, observability, and proven scale that mission critical Physical AI programs demand. 


Role Overview


We are seeking an accomplished Accounting Director who will assume global responsibilities for our accounting function, along with relevant areas of financial statement preparation, accounting process and policy refinement, management reporting, and tax / transfer pricing disciplines. Partnering with the Corporate Controller, CFO, and other leaders within the CFO Office, this new leader will have the opportunity to work with a talented group of professionals as we charge forward into our next phase of growth and value creation.


Key Responsibilities

The Accounting Director will build on a solid base of internal and external financial professionals in the establishment of a world-class global accounting function. Following a multi-year cycle of M&A and PE partnership, a new level of complexity and an accelerated pace of change creates an excellent opportunity for the right leader to make a substantial impact.


  • You have a deep understanding of and can manage the transition and steps from small, private company to public SEC-reporting organization
  • You develop teams and have the ability to think strategically about organizational growth while also recruiting and retaining top talent within the organization
  • You have deep technical accounting skills coupled with the ability to translate to and from business stakeholders in support of continuity and relevance of financial statement preparation
  • You're not afraid or reluctant to roll up your sleeves and work, but you also recognize the need to teach, train and delegate


Requirements

  • Excellent critical thinking and analysis
  • Interest in and aptitude for a wide range of technology disciplines
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Big-4 or other large, multi-national firm
  • Broad experience with private and public company financial statement preparation
  • Depth of experience in business process engineering, process automation, and internal controls
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with AI tools and technologies, with a commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence to drive innovation, enhance security, and optimize performance


Bonus Points (preferred skills)

  • Active CPA license


Aeris is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

 

As part of our hiring process, Aeris may conduct background checks to verify the information provided in your application and assess your suitability for the role. The scope and type of checks will comply with the applicable laws and regulations of the country where the position is based. Additional detail will be provided via the formal application process.

 

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may also be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

 

Aeris also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.


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