CesiumAstro
aerospace and defense
FinancialAccountingManager
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“Financial Accounting Manager at CesiumAstro. Skills: Financial Reporting, US GAAP, SEC Regulations, SOX Compliance. Lead monthly, quarterly, annual close processes. Oversee general ledger activity”
What You'll Achieve.
accurate financial reporting; maintaining internal control environment; supporting audit readiness; ensure financial accuracy; ensure financial alignment
Industry & Context.
Identify and implement process improvements; risk mitigation
U. S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U. S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee, eligible to obtain required authorizations from U. S. Department of State
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, Big 4 public accounting experience, public company experience, 2–5 years in a leadership or management role, knowledge of US GAAP, knowledge of SEC reporting, knowledge of internal controls (SOX), Experience within public companies, Experience with enterprise ERP systems, Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, working knowledge of Word, working knowledge of PowerPoint, Ability to manage multiple priorities, Ability to meet recurring deadlines, Ability to maintain confidentiality, Excellent leadership skills, Excellent communication skills, Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills
Nice to Have
CPA certification, Experience with FAR/CAS, government contracting accounting experience
What You'll Do.
annual close processes
Oversee general ledger activity
Oversee journal entries
Oversee account reconciliations
Oversee financial analyses
Ensure preparation of financial statements
Ensure preparation of supporting schedules
Prepare financial statement disclosures
Review financial statement disclosures
Prepare technical accounting memoranda
Review technical accounting memoranda
Provide leadership in complex accounting areas
Support government cost audits
Support regulatory inquiries
Maintain accounting policies
Develop accounting policies
Enhance accounting policies
Manage SOX compliance activities
Design internal controls
Implement internal controls
Maintain internal controls
Serve as primary accounting liaison
Coordinate audit requests
Resolve audit findings
Identify process improvements
Implement process improvements
Supervise accounting staff
Mentor accounting staff
Develop accounting staff
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with FP&A; Partner with Program Management; Partner with Procurement; Partner with Supply Chain; Partner with Operations; Partner with cross-functional leaders; Serve as trusted accounting advisor to management
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; Serve as trusted advisor to leadership
Full Job Description
## Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Financial Accounting Manager to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about making an impact in a growing company, we would like to hear from you. The Financial Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing CesiumAstro’s accounting operations and financial reporting activities in compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, internal controls, and applicable government contracting requirements. This role is critical to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintaining a strong internal control environment, and supporting audit readiness as the company scales in a highly regulated aerospace and defense environment. This position partners closely with cross-functional leaders and serves as a trusted accounting advisor to management. ## JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial results. Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses. Ensure preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
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