K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others – with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers – we’re mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.
The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today’s and tomorrow’s massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.
With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, we're Building Bigger to develop the solar system and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series C space startup, we’d love for you to apply.
The Role
The Accounting Manager oversees the month-end close process and other business processes such as procure to pay, fixed assets, inventory, and revenue & receivables. This role involves working with team members across the organization, establishing controls throughout business processes, maintaining compliance with company policies and financial regulations, identifying opportunities to further enhance business processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-starter, and skilled in leadership and process improvement. This role will report to the Assistant Controller.
Responsibilities
- Lead the month-end close process to ensure complete, accurate, and timely reporting and accelerating the month-end close timeline.
- Oversee the daily accounting operations across procure to pay, fixed assets, inventory, and revenue & receivables processes.
- Review general ledger coding for invoices, PO’s, and other time tracking mechanisms to ensure appropriate classification and accounting of daily transactions.
- Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations including identifying trends and discrepancies and ensuring retention of supporting documentation.
- Collaborate with other departments (operations, supply chain, engineering, production, etc.) to identify improvements in cost tracking processes and develop costing methodologies.
- Establish internal controls throughout business processes and ensure adherence to Company policies, including identifying improvements to existing Company policies.
- Improve the Company’s existing financial systems across business processes to ensure they scale as the Company continues to grow.
- Support various ad-hoc finance and other accounting activities as needed.
- Research, document and review technical accounting memos as needed.
- Liaise with external auditors and tax preparers as part of annual financial statement audit and other tax compliance filings, respectively.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
- 6+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
- Experience in a start-up or manufacturing environment strongly preferred
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite or similar, Ramp, Bill.com, Carta)
- Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Hands-on and detail-oriented, with willingness to handle transactional tasks as well as strategic projects
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Nice to Have
- Prior experience in aerospace, satellite, manufacturing, telecommunications, or defense industries
- Start-up or fast-paced environment experience
- Cost accounting experience
- Active CPA license
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $155,000 and equity in the company
- Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
Export Compliance
As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.”
The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.
Equal Opportunity
K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space 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.
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K2 Space Corporation Torrance, California, USA Office
960 Knox Street, Building A , Torrance, California , United States, 90502
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