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Is this posting real?
- 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.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Rocket Lab Corporation as an employer.
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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