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One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Manager of Corporate Accounting to join our dynamic team in Carlsbad, CA! This hybrid role offers the unique blend of working collaboratively within our Carlsbad office and the flexibility of remote work.

We are a multifaceted team looking for someone to challenge the status quo! As the Manager of Corporate Accounting, you will be a trusted advisor and key member of the Corporate Finance Team focusing on capital accounts. This role will own all core fixed asset transactions and ensure alignment with Viasat’s policies across US and international locations.

• Develop, mentor and lead a team of 3-5 individuals, responsible for our global fixed asset accounting, and policies and procedures. This includes Viasat satellites, ground networks, and capital projects.
• Demonstrate your practical accounting experience, knowledge and research related to fixed assets to prepare or review documentation to support complex accounting determinations.
• Responsible for the review of all core fixed asset, journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, and disclosures.
• Serve as the main point of contact for core fixed assets to our internal and external auditors and support our SOX controls and testing.
• Apply your accounting expertise to advise and assess potential capital expenditures to ensure compliance with the company’s acquisition policies, budget, and GAAP.
• Work with the SAP implementation team to provide business requirements and participate in design sessions to achieve those requirements.
• Continuously drive process improvements in the capital area around capitalization, disposition, journal entry analysis, reconciliation, reporting and other transactions or tasks.

• 5+ years of related experience along with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• 3+ years of prior experience leading and developing teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience in driving performance and being a change leader.
• Related experience in capital accounting maintaining and reconciling fixed asset subledgers for US and International locations.
• Experience leading and developing a team.
• Proven understanding of GAAP, financial statements, and accounting theory.
• Highly organized driven individual with drive and propensity to grow within the organization.
• Self-directed with outstanding interpersonal skills working in a team environment.
• Proven track record of successful process improvement initiatives.
• ERP system experience (Oracle and SAP preferred) in a fast-paced environment.
• CPA license
• US Citizenship is required

• Experience with technical accounting and documenting accounting whitepapers.
• Experience with supporting a large ERP system implementation such as Oracle or SAP.

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.