Destinus is at the forefront of European aerospace, hydrogen, energy solutions, and defense, developing AI-driven autonomous flight systems and advanced turbine engines. Our cutting-edge technologies deliver superior efficiency and performance, pushing the boundaries of supersonic and hypersonic drones, hydrogen technologies, advanced sustainable aviation, and power generation. We're pioneering the next wave of combat-proven defense innovations and breakthrough propulsion systems combining turbojet and ramjet technologies for future hypersonic vehicles.
About the role
As Chief Accountant, the main emphasis is on tax compliance and reporting as well as establishing the reporting workflow at the enterprise. We are looking for highly qualified Chief Accountants with experience at companies with foreign trade activities and production.
Key responsibilities
Accounting and Reporting
- Regular bookkeeping and preparation of monthly financial statements
- Prepare and file Spanish tax declarations for Model 111 (withholdings on salaries and professional services) and Model 216 (non-resident income tax), ensuring full compliance with local tax regulations and deadlines.
- Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
- Support in the preparation of consolidated financials in IFRS
- Preparation and review of tax returns (mainly VAT and income tax) and support to other specialized tax areas
- Preparation of Annual Accounts and Official Books
- Support in external and internal audits
- Preparation of various financial and tax reports for management
- Assistance in developing high-level cost optimization within Production and Financial departments
- Measure, interpret, and propose actions to engineering teams regarding production costs. Follow-up regularly (including producing cost evolution updates)
Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Company Guidance and Policies, internal and external regulations
- Propose and design new local controls
Requirements
- University Degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or similar
- Ideally 4 years of experience at Accounting & Tax firms or consulting companies
- Excellent knowledge of Spanish GAAP & Tax compliance; knowledge about US GAAP/IFRS would be considered a plus
- Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in English and Spanish
- Proficiency in MS Office package, along with experience of local accounting ERPs (e.g., MS Dynamics)
- Knowledge of Finance-related software (Monday, Coupa, or similar)
- Excellent organizational skills and adaptability to a high multitasking environment
- Ability to be self-motivated
- Strong analytical skills - Understand what is going on in the business analyzing different data to take the right decision
- Team player - Work effectively with others
- Dynamism, proactivity, and a strong spirit of initiative
- Well-organized with attention to detail
- Used to working in multinational environments
- Flexibility to travel may be required
Benefits
Why Join Us?
✨ The Thrill of the Future – Work on cutting-edge projects that redefine aerospace.
✨ Global Innovation Hub – Collaborate with top engineers from all over the world.
✨ Fast-Paced & High-Growth – Experience the rush of working in a rapidly expanding company.
✨ Real Impact – Your work won’t be theoretical—it will shape the future of flight.
Destinus is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity in our companies and our teams and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.
Destinus – Challenge the limits of time, space, and human potential.
