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Vice President of Accounting
will work directly with the CFO to drive all aspects of accounting matters globally.
This position will require a management mindset that can develop accounting strategies and processes reflecting requirements of the business while maintaining strict adherence to IFRS rules.
Candidates should be prepared to work in a high-stress global environment
to solve complex problems. At the same time, this position will significantly influence global operations of Astroscale Group with ability to work closely with the senior management team and entity finance teams. Candidates will also gain hands-on experience in developing accounting treatments for novel technologies used in future space infrastructure, which is expected to become a significant industry in the next decade.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the global business to establish a robust global accounting strategy.

• Lead all complex accounting treatment discussions to develop a globally consistent accounting policy.

• Drive the external audit and J-SOX processes in compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Drive FP&A discussions including budgeting and performance tracking.

• Establish a robust intercompany transfer framework to ensure global tax compliance and coordination.

• Maintain global tax compliance, identify and pursue tax efficiencies wherever possible.

• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual close processes to deliver accurate
  financials on time.

• Oversee all global accounting operations and pursue operational efficiencies.

• Work with FP&A Infrastructure Group to better utilize the ERP system.

• Manage the Accounting Group and FP&A Group of Astroscale Holdings.

• Assist the CFO on global strategic accounting
  workstreams relevant to the Office of the CFO as required.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years of relevant accounting experience.

• CPA qualification with deep understanding of IFRS.

• Deep understanding of managerial accounting based on experience.

• Strong understanding of Japanese law and TSE listing rule compliance required for listed companies.

• Experience leading or working at an
  accounting function of a listed Japanese company.

• Effective global communication skills including strong written and oral communication capabilities in English and Japanese.

• Team management skills including
  coaching, recruiting and retention.

Desirable skills

• Experience in capital markets and investor communication.

• Experience in leading fundraising at an issuer company or advisor.

• Experience in FP&A functions or leading group-wide budget planning processes.

• Experience working for a global organization.

Position Details

• Entity:
  Astroscale Holdings Inc.

• Location:
  Sumida-ku, Tokyo

• Department:
  Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)

• Reports to:
  Chief Financial Officer

• Direct Reports:
  Senior Director of Accounting

• Team size:
  5 full-time employees, 1 temporary staff

About Astroscale

Astroscale is the first private company with a vision to secure the safe and sustainable development of space for the benefit of future generations, and the only company solely dedicated to on-orbit servicing across all orbits.

Founded in 2013, Astroscale is developing innovative and scalable solutions across the spectrum of on-orbit servicing missions, including life extension, in-situ space situational awareness, end-of-life services, and active debris removal, to create sustainable space systems and mitigate the growing and hazardous buildup of debris in space. Astroscale is also defining business cases and working with government and commercial stakeholders to develop norms, regulations, and incentives for the responsible use of space.

Headquartered in Japan, Astroscale has an international presence with subsidiaries in Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Israel, and Singapore. Astroscale is a rapidly expanding venture company, working to advance safe and sustainable growth in space and solve a growing environmental concern.
Astroscale was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in June 2024.

Find out more about Astroscale at www.astroscale.com.