Technical Accounting Manager

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

About The Position

Axiom Space is seeking a resilient, high-energy Technical Accounting Manager to research, interpret, and implement complex accounting standards; ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP; and provide technical accounting guidance across the organization. Reporting to the Director, Financial Reporting, this role also works closely with the financial reporting team and assists with its responsibilities as needed. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, analytical, communication, and documentation skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions on complex transactions, reporting matters, and emerging accounting standards. The role supports Axiom Space’s preparation for future public-company readiness. It includes assessing complex and nonroutine transactions, guiding implementation of accounting standards, supporting financial statement disclosures, strengthening internal controls, and contributing to special projects and reporting-process improvements. The position generally operates in an office environment, though duties may involve inside or outside work. Evening and weekend work may be required to meet critical project milestones. The role may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology, and candidates may be subject to export-control screening as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant technical accounting and external audit experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, accounting research tools, technical accounting, financial statement preparation, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and high attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and make things happen.
Good judgment and ability to solve problems proactively.
Organization skills to meet tight deadlines while delivering high-quality results.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
Candidates may be required to undergo export-control screening to determine eligibility for access to regulated technical data or technology; meeting applicable requirements is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 firm.
CPA designation strongly preferred.
Public company experience preferred.
Passion for space and the company’s mission.
Entrepreneurial, growth mindset.
High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally.
Ability to use systems and tools to develop technology solutions that help teams work smarter and faster.
Demonstrated accountability, technical rigor, execution discipline, and pride of delivery.

Responsibilities

Research, analyze, and document complex accounting issues under GAAP and applicable SEC regulations.
Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda supporting significant accounting conclusions and judgments.
Evaluate accounting implications of complex and nonroutine transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, debt and equity financing, restructuring activities, and contractual arrangements.
Provide technical accounting guidance on relevant standards, including ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 805, ASC 350/360, ASC 718, and ASC 815.
Monitor new accounting pronouncements, assess their effects on financial statements, policies, and processes, and lead implementation of newly issued standards.
Partner with corporate accounting/controller group, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and other departments to obtain and validate information and promote consistent, compliant financial reporting.
Draft and review footnote disclosures and other narrative sections of documents and external financial statements.
Participate in special projects, including acquisitions, divestitures, financing transactions, system implementations, and reporting-process enhancements.
Establish, maintain, and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting; proactively identify and remediate control gaps.
Ensure process documentation and policies are current, effective, and audit-ready.
Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
Perform additional job duties as assigned.