Cost Controller, Spacecraft

BlackSky; Tukwila (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackSky seeks an experienced Cost Controller for our Tukwila, WA facility. The role focuses on tracking production costs, variance analysis, and cost optimization across manufacturing.

You will work closely with Supply Chain, Production, and Engineering to ensure accurate costing, budgeting, and capital expenditure alignment. This hybrid position requires in-office presence at least two days per week and reports to the VP & Controller.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost accounting and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting practices.

Responsibilities

• Track production costs by monitoring materials, labor, and overhead for accurate job costing.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify deviations from standard costs and budgets.
• Analyze cost structures and margins to help management control expenses and improve profitability.
• Manage capital expenditure projects to ensure alignment with budgets and ROI.
• Daily engagement with Supply Chain and Production teams to capture job cost and monitor inventory and manufacturing activities.
• Work together with Engineering on standard costing and potentially capital expenditure projects.
• Support site management in understanding and improving cost management practices and achieving cost optimization objectives.
• Prepare and present timely and accurate financial reports to the Corporate Controller and stakeholders.
• Support the monthly close processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company policies.

Job description

BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun.

We are seeking an experienced Cost Controller to manage the financial activities at our Tukwila, WA facility, which designs and manufactures advanced small satellites. Reporting to the VP & Controller, you’ll be responsible for overseeing our cost and asset management. This position requires expertise in manufacturing processes, cost accounting, and financial analysis. This role is hybrid and is expected to be in BlackSky’s Tukwila, WA office a minimum of two days per week.

Responsibilities

• Track production costs by monitoring materials, labor, and overhead for accurate job costing.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify and understand deviations from standard costs and budgets.
• Analyze cost structures and margins to help management control expenses and improve profitability.
• Manage capital expenditure projects to ensure alignment with budgets and expected ROI.
• Daily engagement with Supply Chain and Production teams to capture job cost and monitor inventory and manufacturing activities.
• Working together with Engineering on standard costing and potentially capital expenditure projects.
• Supporting site management in understanding and improving cost management practices and achieving cost optimization objectives.
• Prepare and present timely and accurate financial reports to the Corporate Controller and stakeholders.
• Support the monthly close processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
• Participate in internal