Cost Controller, Spacecraft

BlackSky • Tukwila, WA

2d • $135,000 - $155,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

BlackSky is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to manage financial activities at its Tukwila, Washington facility, which designs and manufactures advanced small satellites. Reporting to the VP & Controller, the role oversees cost and asset management and requires expertise in manufacturing processes, cost accounting, and financial analysis. The position is hybrid and requires working from BlackSky’s Tukwila office at least two days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• More than 5 years of progressive cost controlling and accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in cost accounting and inventory management.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing cross-functional projects.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle complex financial issues and provide strategic guidance.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• 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 required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, to conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including ITAR.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CMA certification.
• Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and Plex.

Responsibilities

• Track production costs by monitoring materials, labor, and overhead for accurate job costing.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify and understand deviations from standard costs and budgets.
• Analyze cost structures and margins to help management control expenses and improve profitability.
• Manage capital expenditure projects to ensure alignment with budgets and expected return on investment.
• Engage daily with Supply Chain and Production teams to capture job costs and monitor inventory and manufacturing activities.
• Work with Engineering on standard costing and potentially on capital expenditure projects.
• Support site management in understanding and improving cost management practices and achieving cost optimization objectives.
• Prepare and present timely, accurate financial reports to the Corporate Controller and stakeholders.
• Support monthly close processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
• Participate in internal and external audits, including cost and inventory audits.
• Assist the finance manager with accurate cost allocation and variance assessment.
• Support corporate financial planning and analysis for strategic business decisions, including scenario planning, budgets, and forecasts.
• Track inventory levels and identify excess or obsolete stock.
• Ensure cycle counts and physical inventories are performed according to internal controls.
• Provide insights into inventory usage.
• Analyze data to find trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Look for and support opportunities to lower product costs.
• Use the PLEX ERP system for data extraction and analysis.
• Identify and implement system improvements to support financial processes and robust integration with entity and corporate financial processes.
• Lead the transition toward digital solutions for reporting, analysis, and planning.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, and voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
• BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only medical, dental, and vision premiums and contributes $100 per month toward out-of-pocket expenses.
• 15 days of PTO, 11 company holidays, four floating holidays (prorated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave, and more.
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs.
• Employer matching donations.
• Professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior