Manager, Financial Reporting and Accounting Operations

Loft Orbital Solutions • Golden, CO

5d • $140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Loft is hiring a Manager, Financial Reporting and Accounting Operations to own financial reporting, technical accounting, general ledger management, and day-to-day accounting operations. The role focuses on using modern technology to automate processes, reduce manual data gathering, and generate insights that support decision-making. It will also help develop a SOX-compliant environment as the company grows.

The manager prepares monthly reporting for internal management, lenders, investors, and ad hoc needs; advises the team on new accounting standards; and leads annual financial reporting and the external audit process. The role owns monthly consolidation, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations, subsidiary trial-balance review, and translation into the consolidated reporting format. It also manages or supports accounts payable, expense reimbursements, travel and entertainment topics, inventory accounting, ASC 842, equity and debt processes, monthly reconciliations, and other close tasks.

Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with end-to-end missions-as-a-service, integrating, launching, and operating spacecraft. Founded in 2017, the company operates across offices in San Francisco, California; Golden, Colorado; and Toulouse, France.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience, including some time in a Big Four firm, in an SEC reporting role at a public company, or in a similar setting.
• CPA license.
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proven ability to lead the audit process and compile annual financial statements.
• Ability to research complex transactions and financial reporting issues, provide technical accounting guidance, and explain it clearly.
• Willingness to research, test, deploy, and manage modern technology solutions to drive efficiency and automation.

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.
• Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, or manufacturing.
• Skill 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 reporting needs.
• Serve as the technical accounting expert and guide the team in applying new accounting standards.
• Lead the annual financial reporting and audit process, prepare the annual financial statement package, and act as the key liaison with external auditors.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support compliance with SOX standards.
• Own the monthly consolidation process, including intercompany reconciliations and elimination transactions between the parent and subsidiaries, reviewing subsidiary trial balances, and ensuring accurate translation to the consolidated reporting format.
• Assist with accounts payable, expense reimbursement, and travel and entertainment topics.
• Manage inventory accounting and work daily with the operations team to monitor buying and receiving, ensure accurate costing data, and integrate 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed