Manager, Accounting

About Skylo

Skylo is a global Non-Terrestrial Network service provider based in Mountain View, CA, offering a service that allows smartphone and IoT cellular devices to connect directly over existing satellites. Skylo’s direct-to-device service is now live on millions of activated devices across five continents, with more than 60 million square kilometers of coverage, in partnership with multiple satellite operators, mobile network operators (MNOs), Tier-1 chipset makers, and OEMs. Devices connected over satellite are managed and served by Skylo's commercial NTN vRAN, featuring a 3GPP standards-based cloud-native base station and core. Skylo provides an anywhere, anytime connectivity solution that seamlessly roams between terrestrial and satellite networks. Our focus is on enabling connected services for people outdoors and connected workflows across three main verticals: mass-market consumer devices, automotive, and industrial IoT.

This role is located Mountain View, CA where we are onsite 3 days a week in office. 

Summary Of How You Will Impact Skylo

We are seeking a highly motivated Accounting Manager to join our growing accounting team to help fulfill Skylo’s mission of making satellite connectivity available to all. Our team builds scalable processes to support Skylo’s financial reporting and compliance needs.

You will be a critical member of the Controllership team reporting to the Controller. You will oversee core accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain internal controls in compliance with US GAAP and company policies. The role requires strong technical accounting expertise, experience managing the month end close process, and the ability to improve accounting processes through automation and finance systems.

How You Will Contribute 

Accounting Operations and Financial Reporting

• Develop and maintain scalable accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
• Manage key components of the month end and quarter end close process including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for key balance sheet accounts.
• Perform financial analysis and monthly variance reviews to support management reporting and business decision making.
• Support preparation of consolidated financial statements including intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and eliminations.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and analytical schedules for internal leadership.
• Coordinate accounting and reporting for foreign subsidiaries and ensure alignment between local statutory reporting and US GAAP reporting.

Technical Accounting and Contract Review

• Research complex accounting matters and prepare technical accounting memos related to ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 842 lease accounting, consolidations, and other significant accounting matters.
• Review customer, vendor, and partnership contracts to determine appropriate accounting treatment and revenue recognition implications.
• Provide guidance to cross functional teams on accounting policies and financial reporting requirements.

Process Improvement and Automation

• Identify and implement automation opportunities within accounting processes using ERP and finance systems.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and support scalable growth.
• Leverage technology, analytics, and AI tools to enhance accounting workflows and reporting.

Audit and Tax Compliance

• Coordinate external audits and manage auditor requests and timelines.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain audit ready accounting records and support SOX compliance activities where applicable.
• Support tax compliance activities including coordination with external tax advisors, preparation of tax related schedules, and ensuring timely filing of federal, state, and international tax returns.

Collaboration

• Partner with finance, operations, and cross functional teams to improve accounting processes and reporting.
• Work with both onshore and offshore accounting teams to ensure timely completion of accounting activities.

What We Look For 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA required.
• 6 plus years of accounting experience including experience with Big 4 firms and technology companies.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP with experience researching and documenting technical accounting conclusions.
• Experience reviewing contracts and applying accounting guidance to complex transactions.
• Experience with finance systems such as NetSuite, Bill.com, Expensify, FloQast, or similar accounting platforms.
• Experience using automation, analytics, or AI tools to improve accounting processes.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment

What We Offer

With employees working across three continents, Skylo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Our worldwide and inclusive culture encourages a flexible approach to work, and we also offer an attractive range benefits such as: 

• Competitive compensation packages including a stock option based equity program 
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan
• Monthly allowances for wellness and education reimbursement
• A generous time off policy, holidays, and the opportunity to temporarily work abroad
• Once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of developing and running world’s first commercial, live direct-to-device satellite network and service 
• Access to world-class team and talent across tech domains: software, hardware, chipsets, telecom, satellite and network virtualization 
• Open, transparent, inclusive culture that blends the Silicon Valley, Nordic and South Asia characteristics
  
  

Additional information

The compensation range for this position is: $150,000 - $160,000 plus equity. This range reflects the low and high end of the range Skylo reasonably and generally expects to pay the hired candidate in this role.

EEO Statement
Skylo is an equal-opportunity employer and we celebrate diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, parent or caregiver status, political affiliation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. Please let us know if you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability.