Technical Accounting Director

Summary

Join ICEYE, a global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations, as their Technical Accounting Director. This permanent, remote position requires deep IFRS expertise, particularly IFRS 15, and experience with financial statement preparation. You will serve as the internal IFRS expert, reviewing contracts, ensuring proper accounting treatment, and drafting technical memos. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and leading the preparation of annual financial statements. ICEYE offers a competitive benefit scheme including pension, medical insurance, life assurance, and time for self-development. This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic Earth Observation environment and be part of a supportive and diverse team.

Requirements

• Strong technical accounting background, with deep knowledge of IFRS (especially IFRS 15)
• Experience drafting financial statements and preparing footnote disclosures under IFRS
• Proven ability to apply judgment to complex and ambiguous accounting situations
• Experience working cross-functionally with commercial, legal, and delivery teams
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines, especially during the audit process
• Strong written communication skills, particularly in writing technical memos

Responsibilities

• Serve as ICEYE’s internal expert on IFRS technical accounting matters, with a particular focus on revenue recognition (IFRS 15)
• Review customer contracts and partner with stakeholders in Sales, Legal, and Delivery to ensure proper accounting treatment and early identification of potential issues
• Review revenue arrangements to ensure proper revenue recognition by company policy and revenue recognition accounting standards (IFRS 15)
• Apply judgment to the application of complex revenue recognition rules on diverse sales arrangements with multiple performance obligations
• Partner with internal stakeholders to review and address various inquiries/issues related to revenue recognition
• Draft clear, well-supported technical accounting memos for complex or judgmental areas, including revenue, capitalization, grants, and cost recognition
• Lead the preparation of the annual financial statements and ensure all relevant footnote disclosures are complete and accurate
• Maintain and develop ICEYE’s accounting policy framework and internal accounting procedures manual
• Stay current on new IFRS pronouncements; assess and implement changes where applicable
• Act as a key liaison with external auditors, leading the coordination of audit deliverables and PBC requests
• Support and guide the GL and reporting team in resolving technical issues and elevating ICEYE’s overall accounting rigor
• Lead or support ad hoc projects, including new system implementations, financing transactions, or structuring questions

Preferred Qualifications

Prior Big 4 experience, with a preference for audit or advisory roles focused on complex accounting issues

Benefits

• Competitive benefit scheme (including Group Pension, Private Medical Insurance, Group Life Assurance, and Group Income Protection)
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes