Senior Accountant, International (R4207)

Company: Shield AI
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description: We are seeking a Senior Accountant to play a key role in our global accounting and consolidation process. Sitting on the U.S. core accounting team, this role owns both domestic close responsibilities and critical international accounting activities, including foreign subsidiary close, intercompany, FX, and consolidation inputs. You will help ensure our global financials are accurate, compliant, and scalable as the business expands internationally. What you'll do: Own U.S. close for assigned entities and processes: prepare journals, reconciliations, and flux; maintain GL–subledger integrity across prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, payroll, and deferrals. Lead close for select foreign subsidiaries: Serve as the U.S. accounting owner for assigned foreign entities, including oversight of local close inputs, U.S. GAAP adjustments, and consolidation readiness.Run the intercompany lifecycle end to end (initiation, settlement, reconciliation) and drive zero-imbalance prior to consolidation in coordination with regional providers. Strengthen controls and audit readiness: SOX-aligned evidence of completeness/accuracy, reviewer sign-offs, and PBC support for local and consolidated audits. Improve processes and systems: automate reconciliations, reduce cycle time, and partner across accounting teams to reduce recurring issues. Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or CPA eligible. 5 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) and/or a high-growth international operating environment. Advanced proficiency is Excel and data analysis. Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset. Preferred qualifications: CPA Experience in multinational corporations or global shared services. Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis. Familiarity with tax implications of international operations. LI-TF1 LD Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed Bonus Benefits Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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