Full-Time Technical Accounting Director
Iceye is hiring a remote Full-Time Technical Accounting Director. The career level for this job opening is Manager and is accepting UK based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Role Highlights: Technical Accounting Director, United Kingdom, Permanent, Remote
Who are we? ICEYE is the global leader in SAR satellite operations. ICEYE is headquartered in Finland, operates internationally, and has over 600 employees. We strive to improve life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.
What will you do in this role?
- Serve as ICEYE's internal expert on IFRS technical accounting matters, focusing on revenue recognition (IFRS 15).
- Review customer contracts and partner with stakeholders in Sales, Legal, and Delivery to ensure proper accounting treatment.
- Review revenue arrangements to ensure proper revenue recognition.
- Apply judgment to complex revenue recognition rules on diverse sales arrangements.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to review and address revenue recognition inquiries/issues.
- Draft technical accounting memos (revenue, capitalization, grants, cost recognition).
- Lead the preparation of annual financial statements and footnote disclosures.
- Maintain and develop accounting policy framework and internal procedures.
- Stay current on IFRS pronouncements and implement changes.
- Act as key liaison with external auditors, coordinating audit deliverables.
- Support and guide the GL and reporting team.
- Lead or support ad hoc projects (system implementations, financing, etc.).
Requirements
Technical Expertise: Strong IFRS background (especially IFRS 15), experience drafting financial statements, and prior Big 4 experience (audit or advisory).
Experience & Skills: Proven ability to apply judgment to complex situations, experience working cross-functionally, managing multiple stakeholders, strong written communication skills.
Mindset: Proactive, solution-oriented, collaborative and ownership-driven.