SpaceX is hiring a Cost Analyst (LATAM)

SpaceX is hiring a Cost Analyst (LATAM) to support Starlink's international accounting and financial reporting across Latin American countries. Founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not, SpaceX is actively developing technologies with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. In this role, you will ensure accurate monthly accounting closes, support tax compliance, and work with local service providers for statutory filings.

What You'll Do

• Participate in the accounting close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting of all monthly accounting financial information for Starlink subsidiaries.
• Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, reserves, intercompany transactions, and foreign currency conversions as required to support Starlink.
• Partner with local service providers to review and coordinate international statutory filings, including bridging statutory financial and tax books to U.S. GAAP.
• Support the tax team and local service providers to meet international regulatory and tax compliance needs, including VAT/GST and maintaining proper documentation for local country tax refunds/credits.
• Support efforts to improve processes and reporting, including standardization efforts.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation related to external audit requirements, and interact with external auditors as required.
• Participate in special projects as requested.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1+ years of professional experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or other business discipline.
• CPA license (or equivalent).
• Big 4 accounting firm experience.
• Proficient computer skills, including Excel.
• Experience with US GAAP and international accounting standards (IFRS or other local accounting standards), and multiple currency environments.
• Experience with MS Dynamics 365 or other ERP accounting systems.
• Ability to analyze a high volume of transactions and data; SQL experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated strengths in organizational, attention-to-detail, follow-through, reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to seek underlying assumptions through probing, questioning, and listening.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to listen attentively and communicate information clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities concurrently with shifting time frames, and meet deadlines; self-starter with a high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, facilitate effective team interactions, and foster a positive work environment; willingness to assist teammates to achieve departmental goal.

Technical Stack

• Excel
• MS Dynamics 365 or other ERP accounting systems
• SQL

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: $80,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year + equity: Eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various discounts and perks.
• Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Accrue paid sick leave.
• Eligible for long-term incentives (company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards).
• Potential discretionary bonuses.
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Work Mode

This role is onsite in Hawthorne, CA.

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.