Manager, Financial Reporting and Accounting Operations

Loft Orbital Solutions•Golden, CO

About The Position

The Manager, Financial Reporting and Accounting Operations combines financial reporting, technical accounting, and general ledger management, with comprehensive ownership of the function and a top-to-bottom understanding of the organization. The role focuses on using modern solutions to automate processes, shifting time from data gathering to data analysis, and generating insights that support decision-making. The manager will also play a critical role in developing a SOX-compliant environment as the company grows. The position leads monthly reporting, technical accounting guidance, the annual financial reporting and audit process, accounting policies and controls, and monthly consolidation. It also oversees or supports key accounting operations, including accounts payable, expense reimbursements and travel and expense topics, inventory accounting, ASC 842, equity, debt, account reconciliations, and close tasks. The role interfaces with the operations team on buying and receiving activities and accurate costing data.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience, with at least part of that time in Big 4, in a public-company SEC reporting role, or similar experience.
CPA license.
In-depth knowledge of US GAAP.
Proven ability to lead the audit process and compile annual financial statements.
Ability to research and provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and financial reporting issues, and explain them in simple, easy-to-understand terms.
Willingness to research, test, deploy, and manage modern technology solutions to drive efficiency and automation across the function.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multinational corporations, foreign currency, and intercompany accounting.
Experience implementing automation tools in accounting-specific contexts.
Experience in a public company and/or a SOX-compliant environment.
Inventory accounting, cost accounting, or manufacturing experience.
Skilled in using ERP systems; NetSuite is preferred.
Experience with Workiva, FloQast, and Ramp.
Familiarity with French GAAP and/or government accounting.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly reporting materials for internal management, lenders, investors, and ad hoc needs.
Serve as the technical accounting expert and guide the team in applying new accounting standards.
Lead the annual financial reporting and audit process, including preparing the annual financial statement package and acting as the key liaison with external auditors.
Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with SOX standards.
Own the monthly consolidation process, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations between the parent and subsidiaries, review of subsidiary trial balances, and translation into the consolidated reporting format.
Manage or assist with accounts payable, expense reimbursements, and travel and expense-related topics.
Manage inventory accounting by interfacing daily with the operations team on buying and receiving activities, accurate costing data, and integration of operations transactions into the general ledger.
Manage monthly ASC 842, equity, and debt processes.
Perform monthly account reconciliations and other close tasks to ensure accuracy.
Research, test, deploy, and manage modern technology solutions to improve efficiency and automation across the accounting function.

Benefits

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents.
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts, including an employer contribution to the HSA.
100% employer-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays.
401(k) plan and equity options.
Daily catered lunches and snacks.
International exposure to the team in France.
Fully paid parental leave: 14 weeks for the primary caregiver and 10 weeks for the secondary caregiver.
Carrot Fertility fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support.
Off-sites and social events and celebrations.
Relocation assistance when applicable.