Senior Accounting Manager
About The Position
BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company that operates a space-based intelligence platform and provides satellite imagery, automated analytics, and high-frequency monitoring. The company is seeking a responsible and detail-oriented Senior Accounting Manager to support its Accounting and Finance team. The role supports monthly and quarterly operational accounting and close activities, prepares or reviews technical accounting policies, and supports internal and external audits for a publicly traded company. The successful candidate can work independently, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with compressed deadlines. The position is based in BlackSky’s Herndon, Virginia office and is hybrid, with at least two days per week in the office. The role leads and supports day-to-day accounting department operations, maintains compliance with U.S. GAAP, public-company regulatory standards, and SOX requirements, and collaborates with internal teams and external auditors. It also includes supervising and developing accounting staff, improving processes and automation, and helping establish scalable accounting practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Strong Excel spreadsheet skills.
- Strong analytical skills and good judgment.
- High attention to detail, independence, and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with customers and vendors.
- Eagerness to learn and take on assigned tasks.
- Impeccable ethics and a history of maintaining confidentiality and discretion regarding employee information.
- Business situational awareness.
- At least eight years of progressive accounting experience, including experience at a Big Four public accounting firm or a public company.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and ERP systems.
- Ability and passion for developing and motivating team members and direct reports.
- Ability to meet strict monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines, manage multiple accounting department responsibilities, and ensure deliverables are complete and accurate.
- Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Active CPA (certified public accountant) certification.
- Previous experience with Deltek Costpoint.
Responsibilities
- Ensure financial records and reporting comply with U.S. GAAP and public-company regulatory standards.
- Maintain, test, and document internal financial controls in compliance with SOX requirements.
- Coordinate audit schedules, prepare supporting documentation, and work directly with external public auditors.
- Supervise, mentor, and review the work of staff and senior accountants.
- Collaborate with cross-functional business partners and suppliers to resolve discrepancies.
- Identify and propose enhancements to areas of responsibility and financial applications, including accounting for capital expenditures and fixed assets.
- Drive enhancements to existing processes and streamline automation.
- Lead and support a multi-functional accounting department on a day-to-day basis.
- Partner with teams and leaders to foster a positive and resilient employee experience in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Maintain the corporate internal control over financial statements environment in collaboration with functions including Contracts, Operations, and Information Technology.
- Develop and refine processes and calculations to ensure compliance with accounting standards and support scalable growth.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, and voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
- BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only medical, dental, and vision premiums and contributes $100 per month toward out-of-pocket expenses.
- 15 days of PTO, 11 company holidays, four floating holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, and parental leave.
- 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs.
- Employer matching donations.
- Professional development.
- Choice of Mac or PC.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
