Manager, Financial Reporting and Analysis

Firefly Aerospace•Cedar Park, TX

About The Position

Firefly Aerospace is seeking an experienced Manager, Financial Reporting and Analysis to support its SEC reporting, technical accounting, SOX compliance, and special projects work. The role combines technical accounting expertise with leadership and workstream management in a fast-paced public-company environment. It reports to the Director of Financial Reporting and Analysis. The manager leads preparation and filing of SEC reports and oversees financial reporting, technical accounting research, and internal controls over financial reporting. The position also supports special projects, process improvements, budgeting and forecasting, and collaboration with finance and non-finance teams. The role contributes to mentoring and developing the financial reporting and accounting team and may supervise direct reports as the team grows. Firefly offers health, dental, and vision plans, parental leave, relocation benefits, educational reimbursement, short-term disability, and flexible PTO options. Due to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by law, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting and public company experience.
Demonstrated experience with SEC reporting, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy, and registration statements.
Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), and stock-based compensation (ASC 718).
Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing SOX internal controls over financial reporting.
Experience performing and reviewing technical accounting research and preparing accounting memoranda.
Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of mentoring and developing team members.
Ability to collaborate with business-facing, non-finance personnel to achieve successful outcomes.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills.
Enthusiasm for leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and innovation in accounting and financial reporting processes.
Strong Excel skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, to conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including ITAR.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience at a Big 4 accounting firm.
Experience with manufacturing or aerospace industry accounting.
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
Experience with SEC filing software such as Workiva/Wdesk, Donnelley, or Toppan Merrill.
Experience with government contract accounting, including FAR/CAS compliance.
Familiarity with XBRL reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, registration statements, and other required filings.
Ensure SEC filings are accurate, complete, and compliant with SEC regulations, U.S. GAAP, and company policies.
Manage quarterly and annual reporting calendars, coordinating cross-functional inputs and review cycles.
Oversee XBRL tagging and review processes.
Monitor and assess the effects of new or proposed SEC rules and disclosure requirements.
Research and document the application of U.S. GAAP to complex and non-routine transactions.
Support revenue recognition assessments under ASC 606, including performance obligations, transaction price allocation, and timing of recognition.
Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda on topics including lease accounting, stock-based compensation, intangibles, business combinations, and debt and equity instruments.
Evaluate and implement new accounting standards and pronouncements, assessing effects on the company's financial statements.
Coordinate with external auditors on technical accounting matters and audit inquiries.
Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.
Partner with internal and external auditors on SOX audit activities and timely resolution of findings.
Drive continuous improvement of the internal control environment.
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reporting packages.
Provide variance analyses and financial commentary to leadership and stakeholders.
Establish, maintain, and improve accounting policies and procedures.
Lead special projects, including system implementations, process improvements, transaction due diligence, and integration activities.
Collaborate with FP&A, operations, legal, and other non-finance business units to support accurate, timely financial information and process improvements.
Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
Support interactions with external auditors, tax advisors, and other third-party service providers.
Mentor and develop team members within the financial reporting and accounting group and foster accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
May supervise direct reports as the team evolves and grows.