Senior Director, Controller - Mountain View, CA

About Skylo · Skylo is a global Non-Terrestrial Network service provider based in Mountain View, CA, offering a service that allows smartphone and IoT cellular devices to connect directly over existing satellites. Skylo's direct-to-device service is now live across four continent ...

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About Skylo

Skylo is a global Non-Terrestrial Network service provider based in Mountain View, CA, offering a service that allows smartphone and IoT cellular devices to connect directly over existing satellites. Skylo's direct-to-device service is now live across four continents, with more than 50 million square kilometers of coverage, in partnership with multiple satellite operators, mobile network operators (MNOs), Tier-1 chipset makers, and OEMs. Devices connected over satellite are managed and served by Skylo's commercial NTN vRAN, featuring a 3GPP standards-based cloud-native base station and core. Skylo provides an anywhere, anytime connectivity solution that seamlessly roams between terrestrial and satellite networks. Our focus is on enabling connected services for people outdoors and connected workflows across three main verticals: mass-market consumer devices, automotive, and industrial IoT. 

This role is located in Mountain View, CA where we are onsite 3 days a week in office. 

Summary Of How You Will Impact Skylo

Skylo is hiring a Controller to help fulfill Skylo's mission of making satellite connectivity available to all. This individual will be a critical leader responsible for building and managing the financial infrastructure of a rapidly growing business. This role will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, implement strong internal controls, and provide key insights to drive strategic decision-making. The Controller will manage cash flow, navigate complex accounting issues, and ensure compliance, safeguarding the company's financial health and enabling sustainable growth.

How You Will Contribute 

• Oversee monthly and quarterly financial close processes ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
• Own and lead the annual audit engagements across all Skylo Technologies Inc. entities.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and proactively interpret financial and accounting implications of new contracts.
• Provide reporting and ensure compliance on investor reporting, debt covenants, etc.
• Interpret accounting guidance, write accounting memos that defend Skylo's accounting position, and ensure CFO is kept up to date on latest changes in accounting guidance.
• Implement systems, tools, and policies that not only ensure stringent controls, but also streamline day-to-day operations.
• Create quarterly CFO close package and work closely with FP&A on budget versus actual analysis.
• Manage international entity accounting teams for current and future entities.
• As needed, set up new entities including defining system and process requirements, Netsuite testing and rollout, and finding local accounting teams and auditors.
• Drive and refine processes related to financial and accounting operations.
• Ensure compliance on employee equity options (Carta and stock based comp accounting).
• Collaborate with third-party tax vendors to create accurate and timely tax provisions.
• Own financial operations including billing, credit check, AP, and other P2P and O2C pieces as needed.
• Manage a growing team, providing leadership, support, and development.
• Assist with reporting preparation including for investors, Board of Directors, and management. 

What We Look For 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. 
• Holds a CPA and 5+ years of Big 4 experience.
• 15+ years of experience in accounting or controllership, with a track record of success in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Must have experience working in an operational business environment, preferably a combination of public and private companies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Proven leadership skills, with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience managing global accounting operations, including international entity structures.

What We Offer

With employees working across three continents, Skylo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Our worldwide and inclusive culture encourages a flexible approach to work, and we also offer an attractive range benefits such as: 

• Competitive compensation packages including a stock option based equity program 
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan
• Monthly allowances for wellness and education reimbursement
• A generous time off policy, holidays, and the opportunity to temporarily work abroad
• Once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of developing and running world's first commercial, live direct-to-device satellite network and service 
• Access to world-class team and talent across tech domains: software, hardware, chipsets, telecom, satellite and network virtualization 
• Open, transparent, inclusive culture that blends the Silicon Valley, Nordic and South Asia characteristics

Additional information

The compensation range for this position is: $250,000 - $290,000 plus equity. This range reflects the low and high end of the range Skylo reasonably and generally expects to pay the hired candidate in this role.

EEO Statement
Skylo is an equal-opportunity employer and we celebrate diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, parent or caregiver status, political affiliation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. Please let us know if you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability.