Gestionnaire, finances et comptabilité / Finance and Accounting Manager

Xona Space Systems • Montreal, QC

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About The Position

Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth. With Pulsar – the world’s most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit – Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection.

We’re seeking a Finance and Accounting Manager to take ownership of financial operations, accounting, and financial statements for Xona’s Montreal-based Canadian entity. Working in-tandem with the Operations Manager and the Burlingame, California Financial Operations team, the Finance and Accounting Manager will work to position Xona Canada’s financial infrastructure and processes for high-growth scalability. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in establishing accounting processes that support logistical procurement in scale-up environments.

As Xona’s Montreal team grows to scale, this role has the potential to evolve into a financial controllership position, depending on experience and interest.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in financial operations, or a similar field
• Exposure to a variety of accounting functions through experience in small to mid-sized Startups
• Understanding of fundamental accounting principles and practices (GAAP) in Canada and the United States
• Familiarity and exposure to QuickBooks, or similar ERPs

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work independently and prioritize in a dynamic, fast-growth scale-up environment
• Interest and exposure to aerospace, satellite systems, or technology-driven industries is highly desirable
• Experience with ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, particularly over-time revenue recognition
• Experience with ERP implementation and cost accounting practices

Responsibilities

• Own month-end and year-end close activities including journal entries and account reconciliations in support of compliance and audit preparation
• Own accounting pathways from expense to capture to close, ensuring appropriate recordkeeping and reconciliation is completed for Xona’s Canadian entity
• Own accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring payments are processed in a timely manner with coordination from our external vendors and stakeholders
• Assist in the management of large-scope financial operations, coordinating with the Operations team for cost accounting, budget tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Enforce and support multi-location, inter-entity accounting practices to ensure transfer pricing protocols are respected
• Coordinate with program managers and external governmental contacts to accurately recognize revenue and contract milestones

Benefits

• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level