Senior GL Accountant

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, and The Netherlands. About the Role: The International Accounting team at Planet is seeking a new Senior GL Accountant EMEA & APAC to maintain our books and become a part of the global Finance team.  The role can be based remotely in any one of the following countries: The Netherlands, Germany, Slovenia, Austria or the United Kingdom.  Reporting to the International Controller, the Senior GL Accountant will work closely with global teams in General Accounting functions, Tax, Legal, FP&A & People team to ensure the financial statements for assigned entities are reported accurately in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and other appropriate accounting rules, as applicable.   Your mission will be to foster working relationships, implement best practices and drive continuous process improvements as you will be responsible for a wide variety of Accounting tasks.  The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, curious, collaborative and analytical, and a reliable colleague with high work ethic, who sees challenges as opportunities and loves to be part of a great team.  You will have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, multinational accounting environment and be able to meet the deadlines with minimal supervision.   Impact You’ll Own: Manage day-to-day closing and reporting activities for Legal entities in EMEA & APAC  to ensure that the entities’ books are maintained in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance.  Responsible for preparation of Statutory Financial Statements, VAT and Corporate income tax compliance in multiple geographies.  Timely delivery of quality PBC requests for SOX controls, internal audit testing, Integrated US GAAP audit and regional statutory audits. Support the management effort in process improvements for all areas of responsibilities, such as new system implementations, Mergers & Acquisitions & other projects. Timely and accurate accounting, processing & reporting of payroll (as needed). Provide corporate oversight of the Regional Legal Entities.  Review, monitor, and follow up on variances until successful resolution during the month-end close.  Ensure compliance with Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (“ICFR”) under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“SOX”) for areas of responsibility, including the documentation and review of accounting policies and procedures. Support other members of Finance in other projects as needed. Prepare financial statements, corporate income tax provisions and reconciliation thereof. Proficient in different tax structures; able to create journals to support various inter-company agreements. What You Bring: BA/BS in Accounting or equivalent, ACCA/CPA/MBA preferred Minimum 8+ years’ experience with a major in finance and accounting Hands-on work ethic and can-do attitude Experience with working in an accounting group of a public international company  Proven ability to prioritize activities and manage workload in a complex fast-paced environment with strict deadlines Merger & Acquisition experience a plus Excellent problem solving and analytical skills and service-oriented mindset #LI-REMOTE Why we care so much about Belonging.  We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate  north star of Belonging, dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work with diversity, equity and inclusion.  If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply!  At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description.  We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts.  We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.  EEO statement: Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. 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