Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting

Liftoff•Pacific Time Zone (Remote), CA

4d•$98,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

Liftoff is hiring a Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting, to lead preparation and coordination of SEC filings and external reporting. The role owns quarterly and annual reports, financial statements, and footnotes, partnering with cross-functional teams to produce complete, accurate, timely disclosures that are consistent with the company’s story and regulatory requirements. The position also supports audit processes, internal reporting, valuation inputs, and materials for Disclosure Committee and Audit Committee meetings. The analyst will help design and improve reporting processes, documentation standards, systems, and tools in a high-growth environment. This is a full-time remote role for candidates located in Liftoff entities in the Pacific Time Zone: California, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington State. Employees are expected to attend in-person gatherings at least once per quarter. Compensation includes equity and a 10% quarterly bonus. OTE is $115,000–$135,000 in the SF Bay Area, Los Angeles/Orange County, and Seattle, and $98,000–$124,000 in other listed locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
4–6 years of public accounting experience, or a combination of public accounting and corporate industry experience in financial reporting.
Strong knowledge of SEC reporting requirements and US GAAP.
Ownership and accountability for reporting deliverables, deadlines, risks, and outcomes, with a high standard of accuracy and quality.
Ability to prioritize and execute competing priorities under tight reporting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong analytical skills and ability to accurately interpret financial data.
Strong communication skills, including explaining complex accounting and SEC reporting matters to cross-functional stakeholders and auditors.
Ability to remain effective in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and adapt to evolving business, accounting, and reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

CPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare 10-Qs, 10-Ks, 8-Ks, and other SEC filings.
Maintain disclosure checklists and other controls, and ensure accuracy through rigorous tie-outs.
Adhere to the established SEC reporting calendar and financial deadlines.
Build relationships across FP&A, Legal, Investor Relations, Tax, and external auditors to drive timely and effective outcomes.
Assist with audit processes, automation, and process improvements.
Assist with internal reporting as needed.
Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and accounting policies, including regulatory requirements and internal controls.
Maintain financial reporting systems and tools to improve financial data efficiency and accuracy.
Support valuation inputs for external specialists, including equity awards and financial instruments.
Prepare materials for Disclosure Committee and Audit Committee meetings and other executive presentations as needed.