Staff Accountant (R4209)
Shield AI
Accounting & Finance
San Diego, CA, USA
USD 100k-150k / year + Equity
Posted on Dec 20, 2025
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and globally experienced professional to oversee cash management operations across multiple international entities. This role requires deep expertise in foreign currency handling, cross-border banking, and liquidity optimization in diverse regulatory environments. This role also plays a critical part in maintaining liquidity, optimizing banking relationships, and supporting accounting and financial reporting for related areas.
What you'll do:
- Manage daily cash operations across multiple foreign subsidiaries ensuring optimal liquidity and currency coverage.
- Coordinate with international banking partners to execute wire transfers, FX conversions, and intercompany funding.
- Monitor and forecast global cash flows, identifying risks and opportunities across currencies and jurisdictions.
- Collaborate with finance teams/service provider across regions to align cash strategies with business needs.
- Maintain relationships with banking partners and support treasury operations.
- Manage cash forecasting and cash consolidation & reporting processes.
- Reconcile international bank accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Collaborate with Accounts Payable team to ensure the timely and accurate vendor payment.
- Collaborate with Accounts Receivable to optimize collections.
- Assist with month-end close activities including journal entries, cash receipt, account reconciliation, flux analysis and close financial package associated with cash, investment and accruals.
- Support audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
- Participate in automation, process improvements, financial system implementations and/or enhancements.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in combining cash management and general accounting.
- Proven experience in multi-country cash management or treasury operations.
- Strong understanding of foreign exchange markets and international banking systems.
- Strong knowledge of bank reconciliations and financial systems.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, accrual, internal controls/SOX controls and month-end close procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
Preferred qualifications:
- CPA.
- Familiarity with automated cash management tools.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, etc).
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
100000 - 150000 USD a year