Sr Accounting Manager – Technical Accounting & Reporting

Lanteris Space LLC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and welfare insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. is looking for a skilled Sr. Accounting Manager to oversee technical accounting, financial reporting, and SOX compliance, based either in Palo Alto, CA or remotely. This role requires hands-on expertise in U.S. GAAP, advanced knowledge of SAP, and experience in public accounting.

The successful candidate will manage a team, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in public accounting and/or publicly traded company environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and prepare technical accounting memos for complex transactions.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Lead month-end close and support SOX compliance.

Skills

U.S. GAAP expertise

Technical accounting memos preparation

Public company experience

Advanced SAP knowledge

Analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

SAP

FloQast

LeaseQuery

Job description

Overview

Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Accounting Manager to support technical accounting, financial reporting, and SOX compliance in a fast-paced environment. This role is based either in Palo Alto, CA or can also be performed remotely, with a preference for remote candidates in the CST zone. Candidates should be hands‑on accounting professionals with strong U.S. GAAP expertise, public company experience, advanced SAP knowledge, and thrive in complex, high‑accountability environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and prepare technical accounting memos for complex and non‑routine transactions (revenue recognition, leases, accruals, inventory, etc.)
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Lead and support month‑end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analysis
• Support and maintain SOX compliance and internal control framework, including documentation and testing
• Partner with external auditors on accounting positions and audit deliverables
• Perform variance analysis and provide clear financial insights
• Drive process improvements and close efficiency initiatives
• Support and optimize systems, including SAP, FloQast, and LeaseQuery
• Manage a team of direct reports

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA required
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in public accounting and/or publicly traded company environment, Big4 strongly preferred
• Experience with U.S. GAAP and technical accounting research
• Experience preparing technical accounting memos in a public or audit environment
• Experience with SOX implementation, control design and testing
• Experience with financial reporting and month‑end close

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FloQast and/or LeaseQuery
• Advanced SAP experience
• Strong technical accounting and documentation skills
• High attention to detail and ownership mindset
• Ability to work independently
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Effective communication with cross‑functional teams and auditors
• Continuous improvement mindset

Salary

• Colorado: $120,000.00 – $200,000.00 annually
• New Jersey: $120,000.00 – $200,000.00 annually
• Delaware: $120,000.00 – $200,000.00 annually
• Washington, DC metropolitan area: $132,000.00 – $220,000.00 annually
• California: $138,000.00 – $230,000.00 annually
• Other states: geographic cost of labor applied to market‑driven ranges

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Additional incentives may be provided at target levels based on contribution, company performance, and individual results.

Equal Opportunity

Lanteris Space Systems values diversity and is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with disability laws and provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.