Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

Karman Space & Defense; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Huntington Beach, CA seeks an experienced Corporate Accountant to support SEC reporting and the financial close process. You will help prepare filings, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure compliance across multiple stakeholders.

The role offers collaboration across Legal, FP&A, and Investor Relations, applying GAAP expertise and strong analytical skills in a fast-paced, defense-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement prep.
• Experience with SEC filings and disclosures.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and filing SEC Form 10-Q and 10-K, including MD&A.
• Prepares supporting documentation, schedules, and tie-outs for disclosures.
• Monitors new accounting standards and SEC guidance and assists with implementing related changes.
• Coordinates information collection across Legal, FP&A, Investor Relations, and other teams.
• Completes technical accounting research and prepares memoranda.
• Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations for assigned areas, including equity and stock-based compensation.
• Prepares schedules and supports accounting and reporting for stock-based compensation.
• Prepares the consolidated statement of cash flows for each reporting period.
• Supports month-end and quarter-end close activities and internal controls, including SOX compliance.
• Supports external audit requests and assists with process improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.

In this role, you will support the company’s financial reporting and accounting operations by preparing SEC filings, completing key accounting processes, and maintaining accurate financial documentation. You will contribute to both reporting and operational accounting activities, ensuring high-quality outputs that support compliance, audits, and strategic decision-making. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across departments while growing your accounting expertise in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with preparing and filing quarterly and annual Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Forms 10‑Q and 10‑K, including financial statements, Notes, and Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A).
• Prepares supporting documentation, schedules, and tie‑outs for financial statement disclosures.
• Monitors new accounting standards and SEC guidance and assists with implementing related accounting and disclosure changes.
• Coordinates information collection across Legal, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Investor Relations, and other teams.
• Completes technical accounting research and prepares memoranda.
• Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations for assigned areas, including equity and stock‑based compensation.
• Prepares schedules and supports accounting and reporting for stock‑based compensation.
• Prepares the consolidated statement of cash flows for each reporting period.
• Supports month‑end and quarter‑end close activities and internal controls, including Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• Supports external audit requests and assists with accounting process improvements and system enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Public accounting experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial reporting, technical accounting, and/or accounting operations.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial statement preparation, including areas such as Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606, ASC 805, ASC 718, ASC 842, and ASC 470.
• Ability to manage and coordinate deliverables across multiple teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• None provided.

Special Mentions

• Minimal travel may be required for this position.

This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.