Full-Time

Controller

Posted on 1/15/2025

Astranis

Astranis

201-500 employees

Develops low-cost telecommunications satellites

Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$150k - $200kAnnually

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

San Francisco, CA, USA

All employees work out of the San Francisco office.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Financial Accounting
Financial Planning
Management Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
Risk Management
Requirements
  • 7+ years of overall accounting and finance experience
  • 2+ years of leadership experience, with a proven ability to spot, mentor, and develop talent within the team
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting and/or business administration
  • Expert knowledge of GAAP and the ability to apply these practically
  • Experience going through an initial audit or multiple audits
  • Manufacturing experience (inventory, costing, etc.)
  • Knowledge of international/offshore entities and asset transfer among entities
Responsibilities
  • Own and manage all aspects of accounting and related responsibilities from a cross functional perspective
  • Prepare and own the delivery of all necessary financial statements/reports
  • Manage cash flow, including forecasting and/or planning for expenditures while providing guidance to leadership
  • Implement creative strategies to establish internal controls to protect all critical assets
  • Build and lead a high-performing accounting team, ensuring each member reaches their full potential
  • Manage all company audit relationships or requirements either by internal teams or external companies
  • Always be evaluating, managing, and mitigating risk when applicable
  • Implement creative solutions to allow cost savings or strategies that can be financially beneficial for the organization
Desired Qualifications
  • Netsuite experience
  • Manufacturing or inventory-related systems experience (Arena or Ion)
  • Solid (international) tax experience
  • IFRS Accounting Standards
  • SOX Compliance
  • Startup experience

Astranis develops and deploys spacecraft designed for Geostationary Orbit to provide internet connectivity to people who currently lack access. The company creates low-cost telecommunications satellites that allow it to offer bandwidth-as-a-service to both commercial and government customers. This approach enables Astranis to deliver services at a lower cost compared to traditional providers, making it appealing for reaching underserved markets. With over $1 billion in satellite services sold in the past two years and plans for additional satellite launches, Astranis is positioned for growth. The company's goal is to bridge the digital divide by connecting the estimated 4 billion people without internet access, and its technology has garnered interest from the US Department of Defense.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$587.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Astranis plans to launch 100 MicroGEO satellites by 2030, expanding its market presence.
  • Partnership with Xona Space Systems could open new defense market opportunities.
  • $50 million Series D funding highlights strong investor confidence and supports expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper may impact market share.
  • Technological advancements require costly upgrades to remain competitive.
  • Potential satellite launch delays could affect expansion and revenue projections.

What makes Astranis unique

  • Astranis offers low-cost telecommunications satellites with a unique bandwidth-as-a-service model.
  • The company designs, manufactures, and operates its own satellites, ensuring full control.
  • Astranis targets underserved markets, aiming to connect 4 billion people without internet access.

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Benefits

An equity stake in the company.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Unlimited vacation days.

Healthy, delicious, free lunch catered in every day.

Complementary OneMedical membership.

Great office chairs, stand-up desks, and a machine shop.

Reimbursement to spend on commuting from outside SF

Generous, fully-paid parental leave.