Senior Cost Accountant

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history.

Key Responsibilities

• We are seeking a versatile Senior Accountant to serve as a key bridge between our newly established Berlin manufacturing facility and our US financial operations.

In this dual-impact role, you will lead the cost accounting workflows and local compliance for our German entity (Gmb H) while simultaneously supporting global cost accounting tasks, cross-border subsidiary reconciliations, and capital expenditure tracking.

You will partner with operational leaders to establish scalable standard costing methodologies, maintain inventory integrity across multiple locations, and ensure seamless financial alignment between EMEA and US teams.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented professionals with background in multi-entity global structures who thrive in cross-functional environments.

• This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our Berlin office 3 days per week.

Requirements

• 4 to 6 years of relevant cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or high-tech operational environment.
• Experience with inventory controls and multi-entity global structures.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (or a relevant German Ausbildung , e. g., Industriekaufmann/-frau , with specialized focus on accounting/controlling).
• Proficiency with modern ERP systems and advanced capability in Excel or Google Sheets.
• Professional fluency in both English and German.
• Working knowledge of both US GAAP and German GAAP (HGB).
• Direct hands-on experience with Net Suite ERP.
• Planet Labs Germany Gmb H is authorized to receive U.

S. export-controlled information at Planet under an export license issued by the Bureau of Industry and Security.

This position requires access to U.

S. and German/EU export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by German, EU, or U.

S. authorities.

• These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off
• Employee Wellness Program
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to Linked In Learning
• Equity
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Why we care so much about Belonging.

We're dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams.

That's why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging-dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work.

If this job intrigues you, but you're thinking you might not have all the qualifications, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description.

We don't just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people's careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts.

We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you're excited to come along for the ride.

• Accommodations: Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet. com or contact your recruiter with your request.

Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.

• AI in Our Interviewing Process : Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates.

We currently use Metaview to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes.

As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a "Planet AI Notetaker" for transcription and summarization purposes.

Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time.

Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.

• Candidate AI Policy : Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use.

We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments.

However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools—e. g.

Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.—is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions .

If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification.

If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet. com with your request for assistance.

Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you.

Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.

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