Lead Accountant, International Accounting (R5066)

Lead Accountant, International Accounting (R5066)

San Diego, California

Finance Division - Accounting /

Full Time Employee /

On-site

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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our International Accounting team. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting across global entities, maintaining compliance with international accounting standards, and supporting cross-border financial operations.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for international subsidiaries/branches.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, and local statutory requirements.
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations.
• Coordinate with external firm/regional finance teams to consolidate global financial data.
• Assist in foreign currency translation and hedging activities.
• Support external audits and liaise with international auditors.
• Monitor changes in international accounting regulations and assess impact.
• Lead process improvements and automation initiatives across global accounting operations.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in international accounting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.

Preferred qualifications:

• CPA.
• Experience in multinational corporations or global shared services.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
• Familiarity with tax implications of international operations.

$100,000 - $150,000 a year

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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