A World-Changing Company

Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.

The Role

As an International Accountant, you support the accounting and compliance for a portion of our international subsidiaries. You will work with other members of the business and the Finance Team in a dynamic environment to determine the accounting treatment for unique transactions and recording related journal entries. In this role, you will collaborate with outside service providers (in-country/local auditors, bookkeepers and tax advisors), partners within the Finance and Legal teams, and partners from around the business to ensure financial and related compliance in-country. You will assist with supporting the preparation of financial statements for a number of international subsidiaries, including performing review of the general ledger activity and accounting conclusions for these subsidiaries. You will be empowered as a key player of our team to challenge the status quo, proactively seek to improve processes, and work collaboratively across Finance and the business. If you're constantly looking for ways to challenge yourself and are outcome-driven and passionate about international accounting and reporting, this role is for you.

Core Responsibilities

Supporting the accounting and reporting processes for assigned countries from beginning to end, including recording of journal entries, reconciliations for monthly close and year end, preparation and review of financial statements, and coordination of tax, audit, census filings and business bidding requests.
Prepare support for maintaining US GAAP consolidated reporting and reconciliation to local GAAP reporting.
Support the global coordination with local external bookkeepers, auditors, tax, and legal teams to ensure compliance with all reporting requirements.
Ensure accurate and timely recording, reconciliation and application of inter-company transactions.
Identify and implement opportunities for automation and process improvement, including engage cross functionally on such initiatives.
Assist on projects and ad-hoc assignments as needed.

What We Value

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent project management across multiple time zones, with a track record of handling multiple complicated and cross-functional projects and meeting often competing deadlines
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with excellent, proactive communication and interpersonal skills, keeping stakeholders informed of progress and risks
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently within a global cross-functional team
Sound judgment and composure in high-pressure situations with an ability to ground decisions in data to ask and answer questions that move the business forward; demonstrate discretion and integrity in all interactions
Ability to solve problems, including non-traditional or undefined problems, creatively and analytically, leveraging data when needed
Experience with NetSuite and Workiva highly desirable
Chartered Accountant or CPA preferred
Public Accounting experience with a Big 4 firm is a plus

What We Require

3+ years of experience in the finance and/or accounting space within a US multi-national company or Big Four public accounting firm
Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS

Life at Palantir

We want every Palantirian to achieve their best outcomes, that’s why we celebrate individuals’ strengths, skills, and interests, from your first interview to your longterm growth, rather than rely on traditional career ladders. Paying attention to the needs of our community enables us to optimize our opportunities to grow and helps ensure many pathways to success at Palantir. Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians’ lives is just one of the ways we’re investing in our community. Learn more at Life at Palantir and note that our offerings may vary by region.

In keeping consistent with Palantir’s values and culture, we believe employees are “better together” and in-person work affords the opportunity for more creative outcomes. Therefore, we encourage employees to work from our offices to foster connectivity and innovation. Many teams do offer hybrid options (WFH a day or two a week), allowing our employees to strike the right trade-off for their personal productivity. Based on business need, there are a few roles that allow for “Remote” work on an exceptional basis. If you are applying for one of these roles, you must work from the city and or country in which you are employed. If the posting is specified as Onsite, you are required to work from an office.

If you want to empower the world's most important institutions, you belong here. Palantir values excellence regardless of background. We are committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide a reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability. If you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process, please reach out and let us know how we can help.

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