Relativity Space
Director, Accounting Operations
Relativity Space, Long Beach, California, us, 90899
Company Overview:At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity’s industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. While our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.Your journey with us is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.Team:The Accounting team at Relativity
is responsible for
the financial integrity of the entire organization
.
Our functions include general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, financial reporting, audit, tax and compliance, accounts receivable, credit, cost accounting, and business data strategy.By collecting and
maintaining
the business’s financial activities
in accordance with
US GAAP, we
are able to
provide
accurate
and
timely
financial reports for strategic planning and decision-making purposes to management, investors, and other stakeholders
.
This empowers the company to make smart business decisions as we pave the way to a multiplanetary future.In this role, you
will be
a
key strategic leader responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of
all aspects of Accounting Operations within the company, including
but not limited to
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Management, Payroll Operations, Travel & Expenses, and Insurance Program Management
.
Reporting to the
VP Controller
,
you
will play a critical role in ensuring the efficiency, accuracy, and compliance of
relevant operational
processes
.
You
will
manage
a
handful of
managers,
each overseeing their respective areas
and teams
, and will collaborate closely with other departments to drive operational excellence and support the company
’
s financial objectives
.
You will be willing to roll up your sleeves and be hands-on where necessary
.
The ideal candidate will have experience
working as
a Controller, Assistant Controller, or similar role at a smaller scale company, with a proven
track record
of leadership and strategic decision-making in accounting operations.What you’ll do:Provide strategic leadership and direction for the accounting operations team, ensuring alignment with company
and department
goals and
objectives
.Oversee the day-to-day operations of
the
Accounting
department, including
but not limited to
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Management, Payroll Operations, Travel & Expenses, and Insurance Program Management.Develop and implement policies, procedures, and controls to
optimize
efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within the accounting operations function.Collaborate with cross-functional teams
and other departments
to streamline processes,
identify
areas for improvement, and drive operational excellence
on areas such as our
procure
-to-pay and people lifecycles.Assess, manage, and mitigate financial and business risks through Credit and Insurance Management functions, including supporting our annual insurance procurement efforts and ongoing needs.Manage and mentor a team of
people managers and individual contributors
, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities.Ensure
timely
and
accurate
reporting of financial data, including
month-end and year-end close activities
, as well as provide support and documentation to internal/external auditors as needed.Create and
m
onitor
key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess performance,
identify
trends, and make data-driven decisions.Conduct regular audits to
identify
areas for improvement and ensure accuracy of financial data.Stay abreast of changes in accounting regulations, industry trends, and best practices to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.What you need to know:10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 5 years in a managerial or higher role3+ years of prior working experience in an ERP systemStrong understanding of accounting principles, processes, and systemsStrong foundation in procure-to-pay lifecycle and credit managementDemonstrated leadership ability, with experience managing teams and driving results in a fast-paced environmentExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organizationStrategic mindset, with the ability to think analytically, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive changeDetail-oriented and organized approach to workHighly proficient in Microsoft Excel and data schemasBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldNice to haves but not required:CPA certification or relevant professional
certificationExperience working in a similar role in a complex
and
rapidly evolving
organizationUnderstanding of basic business tax needs such as income tax, sales/use tax,
etc.Familiar with SOX compliance and its application on accounting operations functionsManufacturing and aerospace industry knowledge is a plus!Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous vacation policy,
an annual
L&D stipend and more!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.The below-range represents Relativity Space’s current good-faith pay scale for this role. Relativity Space reserves the right to modify or update this range at any time.
Compensation is only one part of our entire total rewards package. To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here:
https://px.sequoia.com/relativityspace
Hiring Range:
$174,000
—
$219,000 USD#J-18808-Ljbffr
is responsible for
the financial integrity of the entire organization
.
Our functions include general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, financial reporting, audit, tax and compliance, accounts receivable, credit, cost accounting, and business data strategy.By collecting and
maintaining
the business’s financial activities
in accordance with
US GAAP, we
are able to
provide
accurate
and
timely
financial reports for strategic planning and decision-making purposes to management, investors, and other stakeholders
.
This empowers the company to make smart business decisions as we pave the way to a multiplanetary future.In this role, you
will be
a
key strategic leader responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of
all aspects of Accounting Operations within the company, including
but not limited to
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Management, Payroll Operations, Travel & Expenses, and Insurance Program Management
.
Reporting to the
VP Controller
,
you
will play a critical role in ensuring the efficiency, accuracy, and compliance of
relevant operational
processes
.
You
will
manage
a
handful of
managers,
each overseeing their respective areas
and teams
, and will collaborate closely with other departments to drive operational excellence and support the company
’
s financial objectives
.
You will be willing to roll up your sleeves and be hands-on where necessary
.
The ideal candidate will have experience
working as
a Controller, Assistant Controller, or similar role at a smaller scale company, with a proven
track record
of leadership and strategic decision-making in accounting operations.What you’ll do:Provide strategic leadership and direction for the accounting operations team, ensuring alignment with company
and department
goals and
objectives
.Oversee the day-to-day operations of
the
Accounting
department, including
but not limited to
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Management, Payroll Operations, Travel & Expenses, and Insurance Program Management.Develop and implement policies, procedures, and controls to
optimize
efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within the accounting operations function.Collaborate with cross-functional teams
and other departments
to streamline processes,
identify
areas for improvement, and drive operational excellence
on areas such as our
procure
-to-pay and people lifecycles.Assess, manage, and mitigate financial and business risks through Credit and Insurance Management functions, including supporting our annual insurance procurement efforts and ongoing needs.Manage and mentor a team of
people managers and individual contributors
, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities.Ensure
timely
and
accurate
reporting of financial data, including
month-end and year-end close activities
, as well as provide support and documentation to internal/external auditors as needed.Create and
m
onitor
key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess performance,
identify
trends, and make data-driven decisions.Conduct regular audits to
identify
areas for improvement and ensure accuracy of financial data.Stay abreast of changes in accounting regulations, industry trends, and best practices to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.What you need to know:10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 5 years in a managerial or higher role3+ years of prior working experience in an ERP systemStrong understanding of accounting principles, processes, and systemsStrong foundation in procure-to-pay lifecycle and credit managementDemonstrated leadership ability, with experience managing teams and driving results in a fast-paced environmentExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organizationStrategic mindset, with the ability to think analytically, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive changeDetail-oriented and organized approach to workHighly proficient in Microsoft Excel and data schemasBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldNice to haves but not required:CPA certification or relevant professional
certificationExperience working in a similar role in a complex
and
rapidly evolving
organizationUnderstanding of basic business tax needs such as income tax, sales/use tax,
etc.Familiar with SOX compliance and its application on accounting operations functionsManufacturing and aerospace industry knowledge is a plus!Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous vacation policy,
an annual
L&D stipend and more!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.The below-range represents Relativity Space’s current good-faith pay scale for this role. Relativity Space reserves the right to modify or update this range at any time.
Compensation is only one part of our entire total rewards package. To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here:
https://px.sequoia.com/relativityspace
Hiring Range:
$174,000
—
$219,000 USD#J-18808-Ljbffr