Manager, Financial Reporting and Analysis

Firefly Aerospace; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, a leader in space technology, seeks an experienced Manager of Financial Reporting and Analysis to oversee SEC filings, technical accounting research, and ICFR controls. You will partner with external auditors and internal teams to ensure GAAP compliance and accurate financial statements.

The role requires 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience in a public company, with strong leadership and communication skills across finance and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA certification required or actively pursuing licensure.
• Public company accounting experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, review, and filing of all SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy, registration statements).
• Oversee XBRL tagging and coordination with external auditors.
• Develop and maintain ICFR controls in line with SOX requirements.
• Provide technical accounting analysis for ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 718, and other topics.
• Prepare memoranda on complex accounting issues and evaluate new standards.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Workiva/Wdesk

Donnelley

Toppan Merrill

Excel

Job description

About Firefly Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. 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.

Summary

Firefly 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.

Responsibilities

SEC Reporting

• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of all SEC reports, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, registration statements, and other required filings.
• Ensure all filings are accurate, complete, and submitted in compliance with SEC regulations, U.S. GAAP, and company policies.
• Manage the quarterly and annual reporting calendar, coordinating cross‑functional inputs and review cycles.
• Oversee XBRL tagging and review processes.
• Monitor and assess the impact of new or proposed SEC rules and disclosure requirements.

Technical Accounting

• Serve as a technical accounting resource for the organization, researching and documenting the application of U.S. GAAP to complex and non‑routine transactions.
• Support revenue recognition assessments under ASC 606, including evaluation of performance obligations, transaction price allocation, and timing of revenue recognition.
• Prepare 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.
• Evaluate and implement new accounting standards and pronouncements, assessing their impact on the company's financial statements.
• Coordinate with external auditors on technical accounting matters and audit inquiries.

SOX Controls

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) in compliance with the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to support SOX audit activities and ensure timely resolution of findings.
• Drive continuous improvement of the internal control environment across the organization.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Provide insightful variance analyses and financial commentary to leadership and stakeholders.
• Establish, maintain, and improve accounting policies and procedures.

Special Projects & Collaboration

• Lead and manage special projects, including system implementations, process improvements, transaction due diligence, and integration activities.
• Collaborate with FP&A, operations, legal, and other non‑finance business units to ensure accurate and timely financial information and to drive process improvements.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Support interactions with external auditors, tax advisors, and other third‑party service providers.

Team Leadership

• Contribute to the mentoring and development of team members within the financial reporting and accounting group.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration within the team.
• May supervise direct reports as the team evolves and grows.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 5 – 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting and public company experience.
• Demonstrated experience with SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy, and registration statements).
• Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), and stock‑based compensation (ASC 718).
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing SOX internal controls over financial reporting.
• Experience performing and reviewing technical accounting research and preparing accounting memoranda.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of mentoring and developing team members.
• Proven ability to collaborate with business‑facing (i.e., non‑finance) personnel to achieve successful outcomes.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Enthusiasm for leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to drive efficiency and innovation in accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred

• Public accounting experience at a Big 4 accounting firm.
• Experience with manufacturing or aerospace industry accounting.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field.
• Experience with SEC filing software (e.g., Workiva/Wdesk, Donnelley, Toppan Merrill).
• Experience with government contract accounting (FAR/CAS compliance).
• Familiarity with XBRL reporting requirements.

Firefly 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.

To 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.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.