Senior Accountant

Senior AccountantArmada is the hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed, scale and sovereignty. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and to the CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada's solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense.With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Armada is backed by leading investors including Founders Fund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell, Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Skydio. We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edge AI - rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud.Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You'll tackle challenges that haven't been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada's mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world.As a Senior Accountant at Armada, you will be a key member of our growing Finance team, responsible for maintaining the integrity of our financial records as we scale rapidly. You will manage assigned areas of the general ledger function, support month-end and year-end close processes, and partner cross-functionally with teams across the business to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.This is a general GL role with real breadth. Depending on business needs, your scope will span AP, AR, revenue, expenses, fixed assets and depreciation, debt, and leases, and it will shift as Armada grows. Our Galleon program (modular, deployed data centers) is a core part of the business and a meaningful piece of this role, including inventory, CIP, capitalization, and fixed asset accounting, but it is one of several areas you will cover rather than the whole job.The ideal candidate is technically strong, highly organized, and excited about building scalable processes at one of the most exciting companies in AI infrastructure. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, takes ownership, and enjoys building scalable processes in a high-growth environment.This role is remote-based in SF Bay Area, NYC, or Seattle.Main responsibilities:General Accounting & Close ResponsibilitiesExecute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close tasks for assigned areas, following the close calendar and ensuring entries are posted accurately and on timePrepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and adjustments with clear supporting documentationPrepare and review account reconciliations across balance sheet accounts, tie subledgers to the GL, and investigate and clear reconciling items promptlyPerform cash and bank reconciliations, and manage prepaid expense tracking and amortization across vendors and cost categoriesReview GL activity for misclassifications, cutoff issues, and unusual balances; propose and make corrections before the books are finalizedMaintain close checklists and supporting schedules; flag late inputs, open items, and risks to the Accounting Manager and ControllerAssist in preparing monthly financial packages and flux analyses, explaining variances in terms of business driversMaintain clean, audit-ready workpapers and support external audit and due diligence requestsTransaction CyclesAccounts Payable: Review the AP subledger and vendor accruals; support the invoice-to-pay process, including coding and approvals; ensure proper cutoff and timely reconciliation to the GLAccounts Receivable: Support billing, cash application, collections, and AR aging; review reserves and write-offs; reconcile AR and deferred revenue activity to the GLRevenue: Partner with Revenue Accounting to support revenue recognition under ASC 606, including contract review inputs, deferred revenue, and cost of sales matching, including for Galleon-related transactionsExpenses: Review operating expenses, T&E, payroll, benefits, and commissions entries; monitor accruals, prepaids, and budget-to-actual variances with department ownersFixed Assets & Depreciation: Maintain the fixed asset subledger and depreciation schedules (including useful lives and methodologies); manage CIP and timely capitalization; reconcile monthly to the GLDebt & Financing: Maintain debt schedules and record drawdowns, interest, fees, and covenant-related support; coordinate with Treasury and Finance leadership on financing activityLeases: Maintain ASC 842 lease schedules for office and equipment leases, including new leases, modifications, ROU assets, and lease liabilities; reconcile to the GLInventory & Insurance: Support inventory and CIP accounting, capitalization of freight, installation, and other directly attributable costs, and prepaid insurance balances and claimsGalleon Program SupportServe as an accounting resource for Galleon transactions across procurement, inventory, CIP, capitalization, deployment, redeployment, retirement, and disposalHelp administer the Company's fixed asset management system (NetAsset), ensuring accurate asset records and supporting process improvementsTrack Galleon movements to keep the fixed asset subledger aligned with current fleet status; support physical inventory and fixed asset counts and resolve discrepanciesCross-Functional & Process ImprovementPartner with FP&A on capex, depreciation, and expense forecastingAct as a finance partner to Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Legal, and HR/Payroll, providing accounting guidance and ensuring proper documentationPartner with Revenue Accounting and Finance leadership on accounting considerations related to customer arrangements and new business modelsDesign and maintain internal controls over your assigned cycles and keep process documentation (SOPs) currentIdentify automation opportunities and help scale accounting processes, ERP workflows, and reporting capabilitiesAssist with technical accounting research, policy development, and special projects as the company growsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Active CPA license required4-6+ years of progressive accounting experience. We prefer a combination of public accounting (Big 4 or regional firm) and corporate accounting, with hands-on, in-house GL experience valued as much as audit background.

Experience in high-growth or startup environments is strongly preferredAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including the ability to analyze large datasets, build scalable reconciliations, and develop efficient reporting schedules.

Experience with Power Query or similar automation tools is a plusStrong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP across the full GL, including ASC 606 (Revenue), ASC 842 (Leases), ASC 360 (Fixed Assets), ASC 470 (Debt), and internal controls; familiarity with ASC 330 (Inventory) is a plusExperience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms; exposure to AP/spend management, billing, and payroll systems is a plusBroad general accounting experience across several of AP, AR, revenue, fixed assets, debt, and leases; experience with capital-intensive operations or fixed asset programs is a plusDemonstrated success improving accounting processes, implementing controls, or supporting system enhancementsHigh attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently with a high degree of ownershipExcellent communication skills; able to translate complex accounting concepts for cross-functional partnersStrong sense of accountability, business judgment, and a proactive approach to problem solvingCompensation & BenefitsFor U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).We use a geographic pay structure based on cost-of-labor markets.Tier 1 (e.g., SF Bay Area, NYC, Seattle): $100,104 - $125,005Tier 2 (most U.S. metro areas): $86,960 - $108,700Tier 3 (other cities): $82,612 - $103,265Final compensation will be determined by experience, scope, and level, and may vary from the posted range.Bene