Director of Accounting

Urban Sky•Denver, CO

7h•$130,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Urban Sky is seeking a Director of Accounting to lead and scale the company’s accounting operations. This role owns the end-to-end execution of the accounting function, including close management, process scalability, and operational accounting, while partnering closely with the VP of Finance on financial reporting, controls, and compliance. The Director of Accounting is responsible for ensuring the accounting organization can reliably, efficiently, and accurately produce GAAP-compliant financials as the company grows in complexity, volume, and regulatory requirements. This role will be very hand-on at first but is expected to grow into a leadership role as the accounting team grows in line with the company. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented leader who thrives in ambiguity, possesses a high ownership mentality and is excited to help build foundational systems that will support Urban Sky’s long-term growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong command of US GAAP and financial close processes
Proven experience leading accounting teams and complex close environments
Experience in manufacturing, aerospace or high-growth startup environments
Experience with inventory and cost accounting
Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Must be located near Denver, CO or willing to relocate to Denver, CO
Our office is at 4800 Race St. In Denver, CO and this role is on-site

Nice To Haves

CPA
Familiarity with FAR and DFARS compliance
Experience supporting external audits and investor diligence
ERP implementation or optimization experience
Exposure to government contracting or regulated industries

Responsibilities

Work with outsourced accounting team to complete the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and manage AR/AP functions
Ensure accurate, timely, and consistent financial results in accordance with US GAAP
Perform deep-dive analysis of in-house built inventory management system and inventory accounting processes to improve accuracy of financial reports
Establish and own inventory, WIP, and cost accounting processes
Ensure accurate product costing, capitalization, and variance analysis
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering to ensure financial data aligns with operational reality
Act as a trusted partner to the VP of Finance on accounting execution, risk identification, and organizational planning
Collaborate cross-functionally to improve financial processes
Provide clear, proactive communication on financial reporting status, risks, and issues
Implement and enforce internal controls and accounting procedures
Ensure readiness for audits, investor diligence, and regulatory reviews
Ensure compliance with federal, state and local reporting requirements as well as compliance requirements related to government contracts (e.g., FAR, DFARS)
Own accounting systems, tools and workflows
Drive continuous improvement, automation, and standardization across accounting processes
Partner with the VP of Finance on financial system optimization, reporting improvements, and system scalability
Develop, lead, and manage an accounting team as the company scales
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations
Build scalable processes, documentation, and training as the team grows
Act as a thought partner to the VP of Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
Support fundraising, board reporting, and strategic initiatives as needed