Accounting Manager

About the role

At TerraFirma, we’re redefining how the world moves earth for construction. Founded by former SpaceX engineers and backed by Kleiner Perkins and Bain Capital Ventures, TerraFirma is automating construction to make it faster, cheaper, and safer.   Our Story & Mission At SpaceX, we were part of the teams that built the largest rocket in human history, launched the largest constellation of satellites ever made, and delivered connectivity to millions of people worldwide. What we learned was simple: infrastructure is everything. At Starbase, the biggest barrier to launching missions to Mars was not building the rocket. It was how slow, expensive, and complex it was to build the infrastructure around it. We lacked buildings, roads, water, power, communications, and waste management, and constructing them took far more time and resources than it should have. From a first-principles perspective, that doesn't make sense. It shouldn't be this hard or costly to create the foundations for progress. That’s when we realized something important: the same engineering mindset that enabled us to tackle space exploration and mass manufacturing could be applied to infrastructure. By bringing the principles of simplification, iteration, acceleration, and automation to construction, we can unlock a new era in how the world builds. Accelerating infrastructure unlocks progress across every domain, creating a self-sustaining engine for tackling humanity’s toughest challenges. The innovations we develop on Earth will lay the groundwork for the technologies that one day make settlement on Mars possible.   Job Overview TerraFirma is looking for an Accounting Manager to build and operate the accounting foundation of a rapidly growing construction and technology company. You will own the day-to-day accounting function, including the monthly close, financial reporting, billing, collections, and vendor payments. You will also help establish the systems and processes needed to support complex construction projects, government contracts, international operations, and continued growth. This is a hands-on role for someone who is comfortable both maintaining accurate records and improving how the work gets done.   Responsibilities - Own the monthly close, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation - Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor records, billing, and collections - Maintain accurate accounting records across projects, construction operations, government contracts, intercompany activity, and international entities - Coordinate with external accounting, tax, audit, payroll, and compliance providers - Improve accounting controls, processes, and documentation as the company scales - Lead accounting data cleanup and support the migration to a new ERP system - Work with finance and operating teams to resolve accounting issues and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on time   Basic Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field - Experience managing the monthly close and preparing financial statements - Strong understanding of accrual accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable, and accounts receivable - Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working directly in the underlying data   Preferred Skills & Experience - CPA or public accounting experience - Experience in construction, project-based accounting, government contracting, or another operationally complex business - Experience with intercompany and international accounting - Experience implementing or migrating accounting or ERP systems - Familiarity with revenue recognition, cost accounting, and project-level financial reporting   Additional Requirements - Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment - Must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX if not within commuting distance - Must be willing to work extended hours when needed to support critical deadlines   Compensation & Benefits Base compensation will vary based on factors such as relevant experience and education. Salaries and leveling will be determined on a case-by-case basis if an offer is extended. Our total compensation package also includes equity in TerraFirma. Relocation packages are available to help cover moving costs, if applicable.