Muon Space

Muon Space

Head of Accounting, Corporate Controller

San Jose, CA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 40 days ago
Data VisualizationFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingSAPFP&ATaxAuditingSupply ChainERPCadenceAR/VRLeadershipCommunicationGAAPFinancial ReportingInternal AuditNetSuiteRemote Sensing

About the role

  • This is a highly visible leadership role partnering closely with cross-functional departments to ensure strong financial governance, disciplined program cost tracking, and audit-ready reporting in a complex, long-cycle industry.
  • The ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting expertise with strong leadership, keen attention to detail and a systems mindset to scale processes, teams, and infrastructure as the company grows.
  • This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the accounting organization, setting strategy, operating cadence, and performance expectations across the team.
  • Establish and maintain a strong controls environment, accounting policies, and procedures aligned with growth and audit readiness.
  • Lead external audit execution, including coordination with auditors and advisors, and ensure high-quality deliverables and on-time completion.
  • Own preparation and review of external financial reporting packages.
  • Partner with tax advisors and internal stakeholders to support tax compliance and planning (income, sales/use, property, payroll-related filings as applicable).

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting with CPA.
  • 12-15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years leading teams and owning close/reporting in a complex environment.
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and accounting controls.
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or similarly complex operational/program environments.
  • Experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, and long-cycle program financial structures.
  • Experience supporting both commercial and government contracts in a project-based environment.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and reporting/BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI).
  • Required:
  • Demonstrated experience building scalable accounting processes, strengthening internal controls, and driving audit readiness.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
  • Preferred:
  • MBA a plus.
  • The salary range for this role is $250,000 - $275,000 and will depend on a candidate's skills, geographic location, qualifications, and experience as defined during the interview process.

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with government compliance frameworks and contract structures (e.g., FAR/DFARS) a plus.

Compensation

  • The salary range for this role is $250,000 - $275,000 and will depend on a candidate's skills, geographic location, qualifications, and experience as defined during the interview process.
  • About Muon Space
  • Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data.
  • Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance.
  • From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.
  • Taking Care of Our Team

Benefits

  • Oversee technical accounting and complex transactions, including revenue recognition, capitalization policies, leases, equity compensation, and accrual methodologies.
  • Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale.
  • We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.
  • We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

Equal opportunity

  • In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity
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