Strategic Tech Accounting & SEC Reporting Lead

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program (15%)

Top-tier medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

EV charging subsidies

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Snacks and beverages

Merchandise discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA, based at our Long Beach, CA headquarters, seeks a Senior Manager of Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting to lead complex accounting analyses, draft filings, and own critical technical memos. You will coordinate with Finance, IR, and Legal on 10-Q/10-K disclosures and ensure accuracy across filings.

The role emphasizes hands-on XBRL tagging, Workiva workflows, and strong US GAAP knowledge. Expect a competitive package with stock and expansive benefits as the company expands its

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of accounting experience, including public accounting audit.
• CPA license or active candidate.
• Solid US GAAP foundation and the ability to research a technical question and write up a supportable conclusion.
• SEC registrant experience, either in-house or through public accounting audit of public filers.
• Strong Excel and data-handling discipline, with attention to detail that holds up under review.

Responsibilities

• Build the Analysis: research technical questions and draft accounting memos under ASC 606, 805, 842, 350, and 718 for review.
• Prepare the Filings: draft financial statements and footnotes for 10-Q and 10-K and manage the disclosure checklist.
• Run the Computations: prepare EPS, share-based compensation, lease, goodwill and intangibles roll-forwards.
• Own the Mechanics: execute XBRL tagging and validation in Workiva and support EDGAR submission readiness.
• Support Transactions: prepare schedules for purchase accounting, pro forma information, and registration statements.
• Close the Loop: maintain SOX evidence and respond to audits and open items across departments.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting

Advanced Excel

Research & memo writing

Education

CPA license or active candidate

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Workiva

XBRL

Oracle Cloud

Deltek Costpoint

Blackline

Job description

Rocket Lab USA, based at our Long Beach, CA headquarters, seeks a Senior Manager of Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting to lead complex accounting analyses, draft filings, and own critical technical memos. You will coordinate with Finance, IR, and Legal on 10-Q/10-K disclosures and ensure accuracy across filings.

The role emphasizes hands-on XBRL tagging, Workiva workflows, and strong US GAAP knowledge. Expect a competitive package with stock and expansive benefits as the company expands its