What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior International Accountant position at Saronic?
Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
Job Overview
The International Senior Accountant will be a key member of our accounting and finance team, responsible for overseeing and managing international accounting functions. This role involves managing local service providers, preparing subsidiary financial statements and ensuring compliance with both local and international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP) and tax laws, and owning the intercompany journal entries and related accounting. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of multi-currency transactions and intercompany accounting, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and service providers worldwide. This role will be an instrumental part of creating and maintaining the policies and procedures needed to scale our organization.
This is a full-time role, reporting to our Corporate Controller, based in our office in Austin, Texas.
\n- Be responsible for day-to-day operations and close processes for multiple subsidiaries, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, financial statement variance analysis and monthly internal and external financial reporting
- Manage end to end processes, ensuring proper transactional accounting as well as system solutioning to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Assist with ERP implementation and adoption
- Ensure adherence to international accounting standards, local regulations, and tax laws
- Develop and implement internal controls to mitigate financial risks in global operations
- Coordinate with external auditors and local service providersto facilitate timely and accurate audits
- Oversee multi-currency accounting processes, including foreign exchange transactions and intercompany reconciliations
- Monitor transfer pricing for compliance with arm's length standard
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification is preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in international accounting or a related role
- Proven expertise in international accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP) and multi-currency accounting practices
- Netsuite experience (preferred) or other accounting ERPs experience
- Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP), practices and procedures
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret financial documents and contracts
- Ability to think outside the box and be nimble
- Deadline driven and an ability to prioritize tasks
- MS Office/Google Workspace skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
- Netsuite experience (preferred) or other accounting ERP experience
- Ability to solve problems as they arise
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
- Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
- Saronic pays 99% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
- Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
- Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
- Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
- Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.