About this opportunity
Xona lists this Finance Systems Manager opportunity in burlingame, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter‑level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.
With Pulsar – the world’s most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit – Xona will offer a future‑proof, backwards‑compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection.
We are seeking a systems‑oriented finance professional to lead the finance and accounting parts of our ERP implementation and help scale the company’s financial infrastructure. This role will serve as the primary owner of finance systems, partnering closely with Accounting, Operations, IT, and leadership to improve workflows, automate processes, and build scalable operational foundations across multiple entities and countries.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex operational problems, driving cross‑functional projects, and building efficient systems in a fast‑paced environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead ERP implementation efforts, including configuration, testing, deployment, and optimization for the finance and accounting functions
Act as the primary owner of finance systems and related workflows including scenario planning, and building the digital tools, reporting and dashboards.
Partner closely with the Controller to improve accounting operations and financial controls
Manage integrations across ERP, payroll, procurement, expense management, and reporting systems
Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
Develop scalable workflows for AP, AR, purchasing, close, and reporting processes
Coordinate with external implementation partners and software vendors
Drive user acceptance testing (UAT), training, and documentation efforts
Support reporting infrastructure and financial data integrity
Build process documentation and support audit readiness initiatives with the data migration for ERP implementation and monitoring.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in finance operations, ERP implementation, accounting systems, or business systems
Hands‑on experience implementing or administering ERP platforms
Strong understanding of accounting and financial workflows
Experience managing cross‑functional implementation projects
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Comfortable operating in fast‑paced and evolving environments
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Aerospace, manufacturing, or inventory‑based business experience is a plus
For U.S. Roles
To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
For U.K. Roles
To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
For Canada Roles
Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Worksite address
burlingame, CA, 94012, US
Who can apply
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