What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Accounting position at Solestial, Inc.?
Solestial is pioneering the future of space-based solar power by developing advanced solar technologies optimized for the harsh conditions of space. Our innovative, low-cost, and scalable solar arrays are engineered for next-generation satellites, spacecraft, and orbital infrastructure. We are driven by a mission to power the space economy and unlock limitless opportunities in orbit and beyond.
The Role:
As our Director of Accounting, you'll lead day-to-day accounting operations and play a key role as Solestial continues to scale. You will own the close process, financial reporting, cost accounting, ERP optimization, payroll and tax oversight, and internal controls within a growing manufacturing environment.
This is a hands-on role focused on building processes, strengthening controls, and helping scale and professionalize the accounting function during a period of significant growth and integration. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, and Leadership teams to support a rapidly growing business. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, improving systems, and making a meaningful impact in a lean, fast-paced environment.
Your Mission
The Role:
As our Director of Accounting, you'll lead day-to-day accounting operations and play a key role as Solestial continues to scale. You will own the close process, financial reporting, cost accounting, ERP optimization, payroll and tax oversight, and internal controls within a growing manufacturing environment.
This is a hands-on role focused on building processes, strengthening controls, and helping scale and professionalize the accounting function during a period of significant growth and integration. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, and Leadership teams to support a rapidly growing business. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, improving systems, and making a meaningful impact in a lean, fast-paced environment.
Your Mission
- Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Prepare and issue timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Manage general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, and accounting operations
- Lead accounting process improvements and ERP implementation/enhancement initiatives (NetSuite and/or Oracle preferred)
- Oversee inventory and cost accounting within a manufacturing environment
- Manage lease accounting under ASC 842
- Oversee payroll accounting, sales/use tax, and coordination with external tax providers
- Support external audits and maintain strong internal controls
- Partner with operations and finance teams to improve reporting and operational visibility
- Build scalable accounting processes and help develop the accounting function as the company grows
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
- 8 years of accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
- Big 4 background preferred
- Manufacturing and cost accounting experience required
- Experience in startup, high-growth, and/or post-acquisition environments preferred
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience implementing or managing ERP systems, including NetSuite and/or Oracle
- Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mindset with strong attention to detail
- Ability to operate independently and drive execution in a lean environment
- Competitive compensation - we want you to grow with us
- Generous, high-quality medical, dental, and vision coverage on day one of employment
- 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 10 paid holidays annually - with an extended holiday break at year’s end
- 401K with employer match up to 4% of salary
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and employer-sponsored life insurance
- Your work will literally go to space!