SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. COST ACCOUNTANT

We’re looking for a Sr. Cost Accountant to join our cost accounting team. This position will be involved with many aspects of accounting and finance and will be a key contributor in confirming that our books are accurate, producing timely financial reporting, and ensuring strong cost performance tracking.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and implement flexible costing models and accounting classifications across a variety of products (Falcon, Dragon, Starship, Starlink), including both low volume actual costs and high-volume average cost metrics
• Manage inventory valuations for multiple production locations, including reconciliation of WIP work orders and on-hand inventory, as well as set up capabilities for new sites/programs
• Prepare key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational and production execution 
• Develop new business processes with supply chain to ensure accurate tracking of materials
• Forecast future unit costs with cross-functional teams and track progress
• Review and update standard costs and bill of materials with labor, burden, and outside service costs
• Analyze and record R&D inventory expenses to the correct projects and departments
• Lead cost reduction/spend savings efforts
• Manage year-end audit request on inventory, cost of goods sold, and R&D spending
• Support cost estimates for percent completion revenue accounting and perform project accounting analysis
• Present monthly inventory close metrics to finance leadership
• Perform production and supply chain FP&A activities as needed
• Establish, document, and deploy control procedures over accounting and financial activities

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, mathematics, engineering or other technical discipline
• 4+ years of experience in general accounting, cost accounting, financial operations, or financial analysis

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with SQL
• Advanced Excel modeling and/or reporting skills
• Proficiency with Python
• Experience developing Power BI dashboards
• Experience with SOX compliance a plus

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.