Rocket Lab Corporation

Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting

Rocket Lab Corporation · Long Beach, CA

Posted 15 days ago

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This role has been open
15 days
Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 42 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
low
0 stale, 12 reposted of 455 open
Hiring momentum
683 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rocket Lab Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Rocket Lab Corporation.

About this role

The Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting at Rocket Lab will lead the core accounting operations, focusing on the month-end close process and audit readiness for SEC filings. This role involves managing a growing team, optimizing workflows, and collaborating with various departments to support the company's operational scale. The position requires a hands-on approach to drive improvements in accounting systems and processes.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience with demonstrated team leadership and process improvement success
  • Deep proficiency in US GAAP with a proven ability to translate technical accounting principles into efficient, real-world operational workflows
  • CPA license (or equivalent)

Nice to have

  • A foundation in public accounting combined with industry experience (aerospace or manufacturing preferred)
  • Experience with enterprise-level ERP systems (i.e., Infor, SAP, NetSuite)
  • Collaborative, proactive approach to problem-solving and team management

What you get

  • Competitive base pay
  • Company stock as part of total compensation package
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
  • Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Paid vacation and sick time

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role requires a hands-on leader, which may involve significant time commitment
  • The position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work

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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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