Director, Financial Reporting — Space Industry Leader

Axiom Space; Georgia; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space seeks a seasoned Director, Financial Reporting to lead external financial reporting, ensure readiness for public company status, and coach a team of accounting professionals. You will liaise with Investor Relations and auditors while driving compliance and process improvements.

The role requires 12+ years in accounting, Big 4 exposure, and strong US GAAP expertise. Public company experience and CPA are highly preferred; some travel and high-stakes deadlines are expected.

Qualifications

• Public accounting experience, preferably from the Big 4.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Public company experience.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, financial statement preparation, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience managing external audits, internal controls, and SOX compliance.
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Uses good judgement to solve problems proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end preparation and filing of all external financial statements and reports, coordinating inputs across Accounting Controller, Finance, FP&A, Tax, Legal and Investor Relations and meeting deadlines.
• Draft and review footnote disclosures and other narrative sections of documents and external financial statements.
• Coordinate with VP, Investor Relations regarding public-facing disclosures and press releases around financial data.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess implications.
• Lead the assessment and implementation of new and evolving accounting standards.
• Oversee and supervise the Manager, Technical Accounting and internal memos on complex matters; serve as primary US GAAP authority.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the financial reporting team.
• Serve as primary accounting liaison to external auditors for all financial reporting and disclosure matters.
• Prepare quarterly reporting packages and materials for the audit committee.
• Identify opportunities for automation and optimization of financial reporting systems and processes.
• Establish and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting; remediate gaps.
• Ensure process documentation and policies are current and audit-ready.
• Communicate project progress to stakeholders and leadership.
• Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

Skills

Public company reporting

SOX compliance

External audits

Regulatory reporting

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

Tools

Workiva

Job description

Axiom Space seeks a seasoned Director, Financial Reporting to lead external financial reporting, ensure readiness for public company status, and coach a team of accounting professionals. You will liaise with Investor Relations and auditors while driving compliance and process improvements.

The role requires 12+ years in accounting, Big 4 exposure, and strong US GAAP expertise. Public company experience and CPA are highly preferred; some travel and high-stakes deadlines are expected.