Manager, Corporate Accounting
About The Position
Rocket Lab’s Finance team is responsible for all financial transactions for the company, operating as a well-oiled machine to maximize the value of our work. Our Finance team are made up of planners, analysts and accountants, and manage our policies, compliance, and reporting. They’re the ones who keep our financial operations in check, always thinking ahead and taking care to meet all of our financial, business, and government obligations. They’re attentive, diligent, and meticulous, and are mission-critical to Rocket Lab. Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Manager, Corporate Accounting will lead our core corporate accounting operations. You’ll own the execution of our month-end close, drive audit readiness for our SEC filings, and serve as a hands-on leader for a growing team. We are looking for an agile, highly efficient accounting leader—someone with strong technical fundamentals, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine passion for optimizing workflows. In this role, you’ll serve as a critical business partner across Finance, Legal, and Tax to support Rocket Lab’s rapid operational scale.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 8+ years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience with demonstrated team leadership and process improvement success.
- Deep proficiency in US GAAP with a proven ability to translate technical accounting principles into efficient, real-world operational workflows.
- CPA license (or equivalent).
Nice To Haves
- A foundation in public accounting combined with industry experience (aerospace or manufacturing preferred).
- Experience with enterprise-level ERP systems (i.e., Infor, SAP, NetSuite).
- Collaborative, proactive approach to problem-solving and team management.
Responsibilities
- Lead Core Operations: Own and streamline the end-to-end month-end close process across procure-to-pay, fixed assets, equity, leases, and treasury.
- Drive Audit & SEC Readiness: Manage quarterly reviews and annual external audits, ensuring clean execution and seamless alignment with SEC reporting deadlines.
- Scale Systems & Processes: Partner on high-impact projects, including ERP enhancements, automation, and internal reporting upgrades to keep our accounting infrastructure running efficiently.
- Develop & Mentor: Manage, support, and grow a high-performing corporate accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and open communication.
Benefits
- company stock
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
- top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
- dental and vision coverage
- paid vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays
- flexible spending and dependent care accounts
- paid parental leave
- disability and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- subsidized EV charging
- onsite fitness centers (where available)
- discounted gym memberships
- complimentary snacks and beverages
- 50% employee discount on our popular merch store
- a variety of other employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
