Cost Controller, Spacecraft

BlackSky • Tukwila, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

BlackSky is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to manage financial activities at its Tukwila, Washington facility, which designs and manufactures small satellites. Reporting to the VP & Controller, this role oversees cost and asset management and applies manufacturing, cost-accounting, and financial-analysis expertise. The position is hybrid, with a minimum of two days per week in BlackSky’s Tukwila office.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Track production costs, including materials, labor, and overhead, to support 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 and ensure they align with budgets and expected return on investment.
• Work 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 and ensure 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, identify excess or obsolete stock, and provide insights into inventory usage.
• Ensure cycle counts and physical inventories are performed according to internal controls.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify and support opportunities to lower product costs.
• Use the PLEX ERP system for data extraction and analysis.
• Identify and implement system improvements that 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 for out-of-pocket expenses.
• 15 days of PTO, 11 company holidays, four floating holidays (pro-rated 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