Senior Manager SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development: Manage and develop a team of accounting professionals and specialists, setting priorities, coaching performance, and building workforce staffing plans that meet department objectives; establish performance standards and provide ongoing feedback that strengthens team capability, engagement, and career growth; partner with Human Resources on recruitment, onboarding, and development planning for the accounting team.
• General Accounting: Direct complex accounting activities across the department, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger management; own month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and related accounting functions; establish operating policies and procedures for resolving complex accounting issues in alignment with accounting standards and company policy; oversee review of accounting transactions and supporting documentation to ensure financial accuracy and completeness.
• Financial Reporting: Direct preparation of financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules; evaluate financial results and communicate significant trends, variances, and reporting risks to Finance leadership; lead implementation of new accounting standards and reporting requirements; develop budgets, financial analyses, and performance standards that support business performance and executive decision-making.
• Accounting Operations & Compliance: Own internal and external audit readiness, coordinating documentation, schedules, and accounting support across the team; ensure department-wide compliance with accounting standards, company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements; partner with cross-functional leaders to provide accounting guidance on operational initiatives and business transactions; evaluate accounting practices and champion improvements that strengthen financial governance.
• Operational Excellence: Champion initiatives that improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency across the function; lead implementation of accounting system enhancements and process automation initiatives; establish and maintain accounting procedures, documentation, and financial reporting standards for the department; represent the accounting function in enterprise initiatives that strengthen financial operations and organizational performance.

Requirements

• 9–11 years of related experience with BS, 7–9 years with a Master's degree, or 5–7 years with a PhD, in accounting, financial reporting, audit, accounts payable, internal controls, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of leadership/management experience preferred.
• 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.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, e.g., Oracle, SAP,