Tech Accounting & SEC Reporting Lead — Strategic Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock

ESPP 15% discount on stock

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

401(k) match

EV charging subsidy

Gym discounts

Merchandise discount

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior Manager to lead Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting. You will research complex accounting issues, draft memos, and prepare 10-Q/10-K filings with thorough footnotes.

This hands-on role requires deep GAAP knowledge and SEC registrant experience, with strong Excel skills and public accounting background. The position offers a path to greater ownership and a comprehensive benefits package, including stock, ESPP, top-tier medical plans, and 401(k)

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, and assemble the supporting documentation behind our positions.
• Prepare the Filings: Draft financial statements and footnotes for our 10‑Q and 10‑K, complete the disclosure checklist, and own the tie‑out binder from source data through filed document.
• Run the Computations: Prepare EPS, share‑based compensation, lease, goodwill and intangibles roll‑forwards, remaining performance obligation, and other recurring technical schedules.
• Own the Mechanics: Execute XBRL tagging and validation in Workiva, maintain document links and version control through the review cycle, and support EDGAR submission readiness.
• Support Transactions: Prepare schedules and supporting analysis for purchase accounting, pro forma financial information, and registration statement workstreams.
• Close the Loop: Prepare and retain evidence for external reporting SOX controls, respond to auditor selections and PBC requests, and track open items across Legal, IR, FP&A, and Tax.

Skills

Excel

US GAAP

SEC reporting

Public accounting audit

CPA

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Workiva

XBRL

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior Manager to lead Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting. You will research complex accounting issues, draft memos, and prepare 10-Q/10-K filings with thorough footnotes.

This hands-on role requires deep GAAP knowledge and SEC registrant experience, with strong Excel skills and public accounting background. The position offers a path to greater ownership and a comprehensive benefits package, including stock, ESPP, top-tier medical plans, and 401(k)