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As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.\nSUMMARY\nFirefly is seeking an experienced Manager, Financial Reporting and Analysis to support the company's growing SEC reporting, technical accounting, SOX compliance, and special projects team. The ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting expertise with strong leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, public company environment. This role will report to the Director of Financial Reporting and Analysis.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nSEC Reporting\nLead the preparation, review, and filing of all SEC reports, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, registration statements, and other required filings.\nEnsure all filings are accurate, complete, and submitted in compliance with SEC regulations, U.S. GAAP, and company policies.\nManage the quarterly and annual reporting calendar, coordinating cross-functional inputs and review cycles.\nOversee XBRL tagging and review processes.\nMonitor and assess the impact of new or proposed SEC rules and disclosure requirements.\nTechnical Accounting\nServe as a technical accounting resource for the organization, researching and documenting the application of U.S. GAAP to complex and non-routine transactions.\nSupport revenue recognition assessments under ASC 606, including evaluation of performance obligations, transaction price allocation, and timing of revenue recognition.\nPrepare and review technical accounting memoranda on topics including, but not limited to, lease accounting (ASC 842), stock-based compensation (ASC 718), intangibles (ASC 350), business combinations, and debt/equity instruments.\nEvaluate and implement new accounting standards and pronouncements, assessing their impact on the company's financial statements.\nCoordinate with external auditors on technical accounting matters and audit inquiries.\nSOX Controls\nLead the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.\nPartner with internal and external auditors to support SOX audit activities and ensure timely resolution of findings.\nDrive continuous improvement of the internal control environment across the organization.\nFinancial Reporting\nPrepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reporting packages.\nProvide insightful variance analyses and financial commentary to leadership and stakeholders.\nEstablish, maintain, and improve accounting policies and procedures.\nSpecial Projects & Collaboration\nLead and manage special projects, including system implementations, process improvements, transaction due diligence, and integration activities.\nCollaborate with FP&A, operations, legal, and other non-finance business units to ensure accurate and timely financial information and to drive process improvements.\nSupport budgeting and forecasting processes.\nSupport interactions with external auditors, tax advisors, and other third-party service providers.\nTeam Leadership\nContribute to the mentoring and development of team members within the financial reporting and accounting group.\nFoster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration within the team.\nMay supervise direct reports as the team evolves and grows.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.\n5 - 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting and public company experience.\nDemonstrated experience with SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy, and registration statements).\nStrong expertise in U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), and stock-based compensation (ASC 718).\nProven experience designing, implementing, and managing SOX internal controls over financial reporting.\nExperience performing and reviewing technical accounting research and preparing accounting memoranda.\nStrong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of mentoring and developing team members.\nProven ability to collaborate with business-facing (i.e., non-finance) personnel to achieve successful outcomes.\nExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (both written and verbal).\nEnthusiasm for leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to drive efficiency and innovation in accounting and financial reporting processes.\nStrong Excel skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.\nPreferred\nPublic accounting experience at a Big 4 accounting firm.\nExperience with manufacturing or aerospace industry accounting.\nMaster's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field.\nExperience with SEC filing software (e.g., Workiva/Wdesk, Donnelley, Toppan Merrill).\nExperience with government contract accounting (FAR/CAS compliance).\nFamiliarity with XBRL reporting requirements.\nFirefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.\nTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.\nFirefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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