Manager, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Stratolaunch is looking for a Sr. Manager, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting responsible for directing SEC filings including annual and quarterly reports, forms and correspondence by ensuring accuracy of data presented.  The incumbent will oversee preparation of annual and quarterly financial statements and schedules included in the earnings release and direct accounting research and compliance issues related to the filings. This role will report directly to the Chief Accounting Officer

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures financial statements comply with GAAP and SEC requirements and maintains all supporting documentation for financial statements and related footnotes.
• Ensures compliance with debt covenants and debt reporting requirements.
• Ensures proper coordination of all requirements from outside auditors.
• Ensures the accuracy of financial information released in forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and all other financial SEC filings.
• Directs the preparation of the financial data included in the quarterly financial earning releases and the quarterly analysis provided to management.
• Prepares and reviews forms 10-K on an annual basis and 10-Q on a quarterly basis, including footnote disclosure and supporting documentation.
• Conducts technical accounting research as needed and prepare accounting memos.
• Implements new accounting standards.
• Ensures compliance with the Accounting Policies and Controls Manual.
• Preparer of Financial Reporting sections of Audit Committee sections of communication package.
• Prepares supporting schedules and provide information as necessary to assist external auditors quarterly reviews an annual audit, 401K audit as appropriate.
• Coordinate Sarbanes-Oxley documentations related to financial controls.
• Coordinates quarterly disclosure control committee requirements.
• Oversees the preparation of the quarterly and year-to-date weighted average shares outstanding analysis (basic and diluted) for EPS analysis.
• Oversees the preparation of monthly “Stock Based Compensation” Expense and support for underlying valuation, as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to deliver quality work on tight deadlines with strong organization and priority setting skills.
• Acute financial acumen and high attention to detail.
• Superior problem solving, logical reasoning and critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to communicate financial and accounting information and policies in sound business language so personnel at all levels can understand.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• This position will collaborate with CAO to evaluate resource needs in financial reporting and financial systems oversight, as applicable. It has no current supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 6+ years of related experience with both public accounting and SEC reporting exposure.
• CPA

 Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable

• This position is remote, with travel to Mojave, CA as needed