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Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. For more information about Axiom Space, visit www.axiomspace.com.\nAxiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Accounting Manager, who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nSince Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Accounting Manager reporting to the VP, Controller. This person will be responsible for managing certain general ledger activities, overseeing month-end and year-end closing processes for specific accounts and areas, supervising accounting seniors/staff, strengthening internal controls and ensuring timely completion of account reconciliations. Certain areas for which this individual and the team will oversee include debt, leases, derivatives, prepaids, inventory, fixed assets, international and foreign currency exchange activity, and equity, warrants and other investor-related securities. This person will also work closely with the manager/director of accounting for the business space-related programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong controller-type strengths, US GAAP accounting knowledge, excellent analytical, communication and documentation skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams on the accounting transactions and financial reporting implications.\nKEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES\nOversee day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial transactions for many areas of the business\nManage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting\nPrepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements\nEnsure financial records are maintained in accordance with US GAAP and applicable regulations\nReview financial results, investigate variances, and provide explanations to senior management\nMaintain accurate documentation and supporting schedules for financial reporting\nManage the general ledger and ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting entries\nReview and approve journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and account reconciliations\nOversee balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding discrepancies\nIdentify opportunities to streamline and improve month-end closing procedures\nSupervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members\nPartner with Financial Reporting, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal and other departments to obtain and validate information as needed for recording accurate journal entries\nParticipate in special projects, including acquisitions, divestitures, financing transactions, system implementations and reporting process enhancements\nEstablish, maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting for compliance requirements, as applicable; identify control gaps proactively and remediate them before they become audit findings\nEnsure process documentation and policies are current, effective, and audit-ready\nCommunicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership\nImplement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle\nPerform additional job duties as assigned\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance\nCPA designation preferred\nPublic company experience preferred\nPublic accounting experience preferred\n8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including closing the books and account reconciliation experience\nStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, accounting research tools, financial statement preparation, and regulatory reporting requirements\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail\nTrack record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments\nUses good judgement to solve problems proactively, positively impacting hard challenges\nDemonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results\nCore Skills\nPassion for space and the mission\nEntrepreneurial, growth mindset\nHigh EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally\nTech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster\nCore Competencies:\nEmbody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:\nAccountability\nTechnical Rigor\nExecution Discipline\nPride of Delivery\nWORK ENVIRONMENT:\nGenerally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.\nRequirements\nThis position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment.\nManagement has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised\nMust be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones\nPhysical Requirements\nWork may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)\nMay require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)\nEquipment and Machines\nStandard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)\nAxiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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