Manager, Financial Reporting and Accounting Operations

Manager, Financial Reporting and Accounting OperationsWe are thrilled to announce a job opening for a Manager, Financial Reporting and Accounting Operations to join our dynamic team. This role combines financial reporting, technical accounting, and general ledger management to provide comprehensive ownership of the function and a top-to-bottom understanding of the org. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in financial reporting and technical accounting, with the willingness and desire to jump into the GL and day-to-day accounting operations - focusing on utilizing modern solutions to automate processes, creating space for data analysis over data gathering, and generating insights that drive decision-making. This role will also be critical in the development of a SOX-compliant environment as our Company continues to grow.About this role:Prepare all reporting materials monthly, including those for internal management, lenders, investors, and ad hoc reportingAct as the on-hand technical accounting expert, guiding the team in the application of new accounting standardsLead the annual financial reporting and audit process, including the preparation of the annual financial statement package and acting as the key liaison with our external auditorsDevelop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with SOX standardsOwn the monthly consolidation process, including performing intercompany reconciliations and elimination transactions between the parent and subsidiaries, review of subsidiary TBs, and ensuring proper translation to the consolidated reporting formatManage several key accounting processes, including:Assisting with all accounts payable, expense reimbursement, and T&E-related topicsInventory accounting - Interfacing daily with the ops team to monitor buying and receiving activities, ensuring accurate costing data and seamless integration of operations transactions into the GLManagement of the monthly ASC 842, equity, and debt processesPerform monthly account reconciliations and other close tasks to ensure accuracyMust Haves:5+ years of experience, with at least part of that time spent in Big 4, at a public company in an SEC reporting role, or similarCPA licenseIn-depth knowledge of US GAAPProven ability to lead the audit process and compile annual financialsAbility to research and provide technical accounting guidance for complex transactions and financial reporting issues, and explain them in simple, easy-to-understand termsWillingness to research, test, deploy, and manage modern technology solutions to drive efficiency and automation across the functionNice to Haves:Experience with multinational corporations, foreign currency, and intercompany accountingExperience implementing automation tools in accounting-specific contextsExperience in a public company and/or SOX-compliant environmentAccounting for inventory, cost accounting, or manufacturing experienceSkilled in utilizing ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)Experience with Workiva, FloQast, and RampFamiliarity with French GAAP and/or government accountingSome of Our Awesome Benefits:100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependentsFlexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insuranceFlexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays401(k) plan and equity optionsDaily catered lunches and snacksInternational exposure to our team in FranceFully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiverCarrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial supportOff-sites and many social events and celebrationsRelocation assistance when applicable$140,000 - $160,000 a year State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role, which is $140,000 - $160,000 per year, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.Who We AreLoft: Space Made Simple.Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown, Loft's flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.