Chief Accountant - Ukraine (R6522)

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and 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: Shield AI is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Chief Accountant to oversee local accounting operations and statutory compliance for its Ukrainian legal entity. Reporting directly to the US Director of Accounting, this individual will serve as the primary accounting contact in Ukraine and oversee the execution of bookkeeping, accounting, tax compliance, and statutory reporting activities performed in partnership with a third-party accounting service provider. The Chief Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of local financial records, maintaining compliance with Ukrainian accounting and tax regulations, and coordinating closely with Shield AI’s global Accounting team to support month-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, and business operations. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of Ukrainian accounting and statutory requirements, experience working with outsourced accounting providers, and the ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively with a global finance organization.