--- title: 'Senior Accountant at ICEYE' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-accountant-iceye-warsaw-3v9nve1a3v2w' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-12' --- # Senior Accountant at ICEYE - **Company:** [ICEYE](https://feeny.ai/companies/iceye) - **Location:** Warsaw, Poland - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-08-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-12 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/iceye/e7d59b96-29fb-4d6c-8e4b-4cdb4e38da1b ## Job description - Job title: Senior Accountant - Location: Warsaw, Poland - Team: Group Accounting - Employment Type: Permanent - Working Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days per week on-site) - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO) Who are we? ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE's world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world's largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy - day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits. As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE's near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection), and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience. ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, India, Portugal, the Netherlands, Germany and the US. The company has more than 1600 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation. ## About the role As ICEYE continues its rapid global expansion, our Finance organization is scaling to match the pace and ambition of the company. We are now seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Group Accounting team and play a central role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of our financial operations. Based in Warsaw or Espoo, and reporting to the Group Accounting Senior Manager, you will be a key contributor in our monthly group closing and consolidation process, taking ownership of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and subsidiary oversight. In this role, you will work at the heart of a fast-moving, international environment where accounting plays a critical role in enabling confident decision-making and supporting ICEYE’s growth trajectory. The position offers significant opportunities for professional development, exposure to complex and evolving accounting topics, and the ability to help shape and optimize our financial processes as the company scales. You will join a motivated and collaborative team that values continuous improvement, ownership, and a proactive mindset. ## What you will do Execute day-to-day general ledger and controlling activities, including timely and accurate booking of journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations. In addition, you will: - Identify potential for and apply AI and automation tools to scale output and drive efficiency. - Support the monthly group closing, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and consistency of group and subsidiary financial data. - Oversight of subsidiaries, acting as a point of contact to ensure adherence to group policies, reporting timelines, and quality requirements. - Contribute to the preparation of financial reporting deliverables, including IFRS footnotes for consolidated statements and FAS reporting for the parent. - Collaborate closely with Business Finance, Engineering, Global Manufacturing, and other teams to ensure accurate financial data, alignment on business activities, and timely information flow. - Drive standardisation and scalability of general ledger processes in a rapidly expanding multinational environment, promoting consistency, efficiency, and quality across entities. - Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and mitigate risks before they materialise. - Support the development and optimisation of NetSuite by contributing to design requirements, configuration improvements, workflow enhancements, and testing activities. - Assist with year-end audit activities, providing accurate documentation and timely explanations. ## Role-specific Competences - You have at least 4-5 years of experience in general ledger accounting, ideally in a high-growth, multinational environment. - Minimum of bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. - Tangible, hands-on experience with AI and automation, demonstrated through concrete examples (beyond prompting). - Strong knowledge of financial reporting, including IFRS, and tax compliance. - Exposure to and experience in financial transformation, including process and ERP development initiatives. - Self-motivated, proactive, with the ability to see the bigger picture. - Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite tools and infrastructure. - You have excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail. - Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal). - You are based in Warsaw, Poland In addition to the above, the following are considered advantageous: - In the process of obtaining or in possession of a professional accounting qualification e.g. CA, ACCA, CPA, or similar. - Experience working within the Big 4 . - Knowledge of Finnish Accounting Standards Application Process - TA screening - Hiring Manager Interview - Take-home assignment (1 week to complete) - Assignment review with VP of Global Corporate Controlling and Accounting Manager - Final interview with CFO Working at ICEYE At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win. ## How We Work (Our Values) Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way. - Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions. - See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others. - Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions. - Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift. - Have fun: What we do matters—and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins. ## Benefits Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us—we’ll do our best to help. Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at[iceye.com](http://iceye.com). ## About ICEYE ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: ICEYE builds and operates the world’s largest synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation, delivering persistent, day-and-night, all-weather Earth observation data and sovereign intelligence capabilities to governments and commercial customers. - **Entity Type**: Private (raised over €1B in total funding, latest round led by a €1B funding announcement) - **Headquarters**: Espoo, Finland - **Founded**: 2014 - **Founders**: Rafal Modrzewski (CEO) and Pekka Laurila (Chief Strategy Officer) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Space & Satellite Technology, Earth Observation, Defense & Intelligence, Insurance, Natural Disaster Response, Environmental Monitoring - **Target customers**: B2G (governments, defense, intelligence agencies), B2B (insurance companies, emergency management, environmental agencies, commercial enterprises) - **Mission or purpose statement**: “We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future.” ICEYE believes in unlocking the potential of SAR data to make it more accessible for governments, companies, organizations, and people. ## Products & Services - **SAR Satellite Constellation**: The world’s largest and most advanced synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation, providing imagery and data in any weather, day or night, with daily and sub-daily revisit times. - **Sovereign Intelligence Systems**: ICEYE offers governments the ability to operate their own dedicated constellation as a sovereign system, providing proven capability for defense and national security. - **Government Solutions – Flood Insights & Wildfire Insights**: Near real-time building-level impact assessments that blend SAR data with damage analysis, enabling emergency teams to quickly assess damage, deploy resources, and improve recovery outcomes. - **Natural Catastrophe Solutions for Insurance**: Building-level data enabling insurers to rapidly evaluate risks and respond effectively to floods, wildfires, and other extreme events. - **Defense & National Security Intelligence**: Actionable intelligence for strategic responses to emerging threats, empowering nations to safeguard their people and national interests. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total Funding raised — over **€1 billion** (as of the latest funding round, which ICEYE describes as a €1B funding round leading a new era of sovereign intelligence from space). Additionally, ICEYE secured a **€300 million revolving credit facility** to support continued growth. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not fully detailed in provided sources, but the company has closed multiple large funding rounds and credit facilities from institutional investors. Key partners include governments in defense, intelligence, insurance, and emergency management across Finland, Poland, Spain, Germany, the UK, Australia, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. - **Growth Signals**: - Over **1,000 employees** globally, from more than 45 (or 75) nationalities. - Offices across Finland, Poland, Spain, Germany, the UK, Australia, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. - Appointed **Eric Jensen** as Chief Operating Officer. - ISO 27001:2022 (information security) and ISO 9001:2015 (quality management) certified. - Satellites can be launch-ready within 15–24 months, enabling rapid constellation expansion. ## Competitive Advantages - **World’s largest SAR constellation**: Unmatched scale and revisit frequency (daily/sub-daily) compared to competitors. - **All-weather, day/night capability**: SAR technology pierces through clouds, smoke, and darkness, providing reliable data regardless of conditions. - **Sovereign offering**: Unique ability to sell entire constellations as sovereign systems to governments, creating deep, long-term partnerships. - **Proven commercial traction**: Deep integration with insurance and emergency management workflows, delivering quantifiable, building-level impact assessments. - **Strong certifications**: ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 9001:2015 provide customer assurance on security and quality. - **Speed to orbit**: Small, agile satellites enable rapid deployment (15–24 months from order to launch), a key differentiator in the space industry. ## Strategic Focus - **Scaling the constellation**: Continuing to expand the SAR satellite fleet to improve revisit times and global coverage. - **Sovereign intelligence**: Growing the “constellation-as-a-service” model for governments seeking independent space-based intelligence capabilities. - **Natural catastrophe resilience**: Deepening partnerships with insurers and emergency management agencies to improve community resilience and disaster response. - **National security**: Enhancing defense and intelligence offerings for governments worldwide. - **Global expansion**: Growing regional presence and operations across Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, and the Middle East. - **Commercial diversification**: Expanding into new verticals beyond defense and insurance, such as environmental monitoring and critical infrastructure. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven impact**: Employees work on challenges that matter — enabling faster disaster response, protecting communities, and strengthening national security. - **Fast-paced ownership culture**: “At ICEYE, you take ownership early. You move fast, solve hard problems, and work alongside driven experts who care deeply about impact.” — ICEYE Careers page. - **Multicultural & diverse**: Colleagues from over 45 (or 75) nationalities, creating a truly international “NewSpace” environment. - **Values-driven**: Culture built on curiosity, collaboration, acting as one, seeing the big picture, driving effective teamwork, and having fun. - **Hybrid & remote flexibility**: Many roles are hybrid (combining office time with remote work), and some are fully remote within specific countries or time zones. Exact setup depends on the role and team. - **Benefits**: - Occupational healthcare, occupational and accident insurance - Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes - Relocation support (flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency) - Yearly benefit budget (sport, transport, bike, wellness, lunch, etc.) - Inspiring office spaces with silent workspaces for focus - **Growth & learning**: Opportunity to work across engineering, software, data, product, and business roles — space/aerospace background not required for many positions as long as core skills are strong. - **Recruitment process**: Transparent and structured — recruiter call, hiring manager deep-dive, technical task (for relevant roles), team collaboration conversation, leadership discussion, and offer. Relocation and visa support available for most roles. ## Sources 1. [iceye.com](https://www.iceye.com/company) — Company overview, leadership, certifications, mission 2. [iceye.com](https://www.iceye.com/careers) — Careers page, culture, benefits, values 3. [iceye.com](https://www.iceye.com/careers/recruitment) — Recruitment FAQ, hybrid/remote policy, interview process 4. 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