International Accounting Manager

At Ouster, we build sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers, so they can make the world safer and more efficient. We have transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components to an elegant digital device powered by one chip-scale laser array and one CMOS sensor. The result is a full range of high-resolution LIDAR sensors that deliver superior imaging at a dramatically lower price. Our advanced sensor hardware and vision algorithms are used in autonomous cars, drones and many other applications. If you are motivated by solving big problems, we are hiring key roles across the company and need your help!

We are looking for an International Accounting Manager to ensure the accuracy and compliance of Ouster's global financial operations. This role is crucial for managing financial reporting across multiple countries, navigating diverse tax laws, regulations, and accounting standards like GAAP and IFRS. You should have a deep understanding of the entire accounting close cycle, be detail-oriented, hands-on, self-motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review financial statements for international subsidiaries, adhering to local statutory requirements, IFRS, and GAAP. This includes preparing and/or reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Conduct financial analysis, including variance analysis, for international entities.
• Coordinate reporting deadlines across international locations for timely public and statutory financial reporting.
• Maintain and enhance international accounting policies and internal controls, ensuring SOX compliance.
• Collaborate with the Tax Team on statutory financial reports, intercompany contributions, and transfer pricing.
• Assist with quarterly international tax schedules (e.g., VAT/GST) and respond to foreign tax notices/audits.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for international entities and statutory audits.
• Assist in ad-hoc reporting and other special projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; with international accounting designation is a plus.
• 7+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in international operations. Public accounting experience (Big 4 or large national firm) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and exposure to IFRS or local GAAP in other countries.
• Experience with intercompany accounting, consolidations, and multi-currency reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software ERP systems (Netsuite preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Exceptional attention to detail, reconciliation, and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and external service providers globally

We acknowledge the confidence gap at Ouster. You do not need to meet all of these requirements to be the ideal candidate for this role.

Ouster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ouster considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.