Director, Financial Reporting

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

About The Position

Axiom Space is seeking a Director, Financial Reporting to lead its financial reporting team and supervise a Manager, Technical Accounting. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, this role will serve as the primary contact for external reporting and support the company’s public-company readiness, if and when applicable. The role coordinates financial reporting across Accounting Controller, Finance, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Investor Relations, and serves as the primary internal authority on U.S. GAAP for financial reporting matters. The Director owns preparation and filing of external financial statements and reports, oversees disclosure and technical accounting work, supports public-facing financial communications, and liaises with external auditors. The role also leads the team’s development, prepares audit committee reporting materials, strengthens internal controls and audit readiness, and identifies improvements to reporting systems and processes. It may involve access to export-controlled technical data or technology, subject to eligibility screening. The position is generally office-based, though work may take place inside or outside depending on the task, and evenings or weekends may be needed for critical project milestones.

Requirements

Public accounting experience; Big 4 experience is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
12 or more years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
Public company experience.
Direct and recent experience using Workiva or similar public filing and tagging software.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, financial statement preparation, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Experience managing external audits, internal controls, and SOX compliance.
Track record of delivering results in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Good judgment and proactive problem-solving ability.
Organizational skills to meet tight deadlines while producing high-quality results.
Ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally, with high emotional intelligence.
Technology-oriented approach to using systems and tools to work smarter and faster.
Ability to embody the company’s values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork, and demonstrate accountability, technical rigor, execution discipline, and pride of delivery.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
Must meet applicable export-control eligibility requirements for access to controlled technical data or technology; additional screening may be required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation strongly preferred.
Public accounting experience, preferably from the Big 4.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end preparation and filing of external financial statements and reports, coordinating inputs across Accounting Controller, Finance, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Investor Relations and meeting deadlines.
Draft and review footnote disclosures and other narrative sections of documents and external financial statements.
Coordinate with and support the VP, Investor Relations on public-facing disclosures and press releases involving financial data.
Monitor regulatory developments and assess their implications.
Lead assessment and implementation of new and evolving accounting standards.
Oversee and supervise the Manager, Technical Accounting, including authoring or reviewing technical accounting memos on complex or judgmental matters; serve as the primary internal authority on U.S. GAAP.
Lead, mentor, and develop the financial reporting team, including performance management and professional development.
Serve as the primary accounting liaison to external auditors for financial reporting and disclosure matters.
Prepare quarterly reporting packages and presentation materials for the audit committee.
Identify opportunities to automate and optimize financial reporting systems and processes.
Establish, maintain, and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting for applicable compliance requirements; proactively identify and remediate control gaps.
Ensure process documentation and policies are current, effective, and audit-ready.
Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
Perform additional job duties as assigned.