Financial Reporting Manager

Who you are

• The ideal candidate is highly focused, knowledgeable in U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, and ready to dive into the financial reporting processes of our rapidly growing company
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is required
• Candidates must have a currently active CPA license
• A minimum of five years of experience in public company audit, financial reporting and/or technical accounting
• Experience in Public Accounting
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations
• Experience with Workiva
• Strong analytical skills and sound business judgement
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality work
• Must be eligible to obtain a US Security Clearance
• Experience in the SaaS, satellite/space, or related technology industry
• Experience with OneStream, Deltek Costpoint, and/or other similar ERP or EPM system
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

What the job involves

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Financial Reporting Manager to support the preparation and filing of our quarterly and annual SEC reports
• This role reports to the Senior Director, Financial Reporting & Systems and provides support across a wide range of technical accounting and reporting activities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Prepare monthly and quarterly consolidated financial reporting packages, including Balance Sheets, Statements of Operations, and Statements of Cash Flows
• Assist in drafting quarterly and annual footnote disclosures and Management’s Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
• Create and maintain workpapers and supporting documentation for all SEC filings containing financial information (including 10‑K, 10‑Q, proxy statements, and 8‑K filings)
• Support Investor Relations in developing the quarterly earnings release
• Coordinate and address comments from legal, finance, management, and external auditors throughout SEC filing cycles
• Assist with maintaining and updating XBRL tagging for all relevant filings
• Complete quarterly and annual GAAP and SEC disclosure checklists
• Prepare responses to requests from external auditors and coordinate the audit support process
• Assist with journal entries related to non‑recurring and complex accounting transactions
• Support SOX controls and the financial reporting sub‑certification process
• Conduct technical accounting research related to significant transactions and new accounting standards
• Serve as an administrator for OneStream consolidations
• Maintain and update BlackSky’s accounting policies
• Assess accounting implications of new accounting pronouncements and assist in implementing required changes across the accounting organization and broader company
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as needed
• Complete other job-related responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: We offer competitive compensation as well as 401(k) with employer match.
• 100% health insurance: We cover 100% of our employee’s health premiums for medical, dental and vision insurance with various plan choices such as HRA, LSA and HSA
• Time off: Striking a balance between work and our personal lives is important. We offer 15 days of PTO, 11 company holidays, four floating holidays (pro-rated based on hire date) and one day of paid volunteerism leave per year.
• Flexible work schedule: Need to focus on family certain hours of the day? Are you a night owl? We can work with you to build a schedule that works best for you and your teammates.
• Maternity leave: New birth mothers receive up to eight weeks of paid leave for medical recovery due to childbirth, supplementing employer-provided disability insurance.
• Parental leave: For births or adoptions, new parents are offered paid leave to care for and bond with their new child.
• ESPP: Be part of the growth and success story at BlackSky by participating in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• PC or Mac: You select the type of computing environment that works best for you. And, yes, we are deeply into cloud computing.
• Casual offices: No stuffy environment at BlackSky. We want you for who you are, not what you wear.
• On-site perks: Like to work out at lunch? Visit our on-site gyms. And recharge afterwards with free snacks and beverages.
• Team get-togethers: We host events across teams. Learn who your coworkers are, not just where they sit and what they do.
• Unique swag: Lots of companies offer embroidered hats and gear (and we do, too). But, which of them offer mission patches too?