Technical Accountant I, Reporting and Analysis

Firefly Aerospace; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, Texas, seeks a detail-oriented Technical Accountant I, Reporting and Analysis, to manage full-cycle GL, technical accounting, and financial reporting under the Director of Accounting.

You will contribute to month- and year-end closes, apply US GAAP, support external audits, and help improve internal controls in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required; CPA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience performing technical accounting research for complex transactions.
• Familiarity with public company reporting, audit requirements, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes for accuracy and timeliness.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Research and apply accounting standards to revenue, leases, and stock-based compensation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting.
• Support external audits and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.

Skills

Public company reporting

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

ERP systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Masters in accounting or related field

Job description

Technical Accountant I, Reporting and Analysis

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. 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 a detail-oriented Technical Accountant I, Reporting and Analysis professional to join our dynamic accounting team. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage a diverse accounting skill set, encompassing full-cycle GL management, technical accounting, and financial reporting. This role will report to the Director of Accounting.

Responsibilities:

General Ledger Management:

• Assist with overseeing and managing the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.


• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses.


• Establish, maintain and improve accounting policies and procedures.

Technical Accounting:

• Research and apply relevant accounting standards to revenue recognition, lease accounting, stock-based compensation, and complex transactions.


• Document and implement new accounting pronouncements.


• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.


• Assist in the preparation and review of financial reporting to management and stakeholders.


• Provide insightful variance analyses and financial commentary.


• Assist in the budgeting and forecasting processes.


• Support the external audit process.

Internal Controls:

• Assist with developing, maintaining, and improving internal controls over financial reporting.


• Support the company’s preparation for internal controls audit readiness.


• Collaborate with FP&A and non-finance business units to establish and improve processes, and ensure accurate and timely financial information.

Other Duties:

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.


• Support special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.


• 0-2 years of progressive accounting experience, with public accounting and/or public company experience.


• Proven track record of working with business-facing (i.e., non-finance) personnel to achieve successful outcomes.


• Familiarity with public company reporting, documentation and audit requirements.


• Experience performing technical accounting research and applying such concepts to complex transactions and fact patterns.


• Strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, and internal control over financial reporting.


• Strong time management, as well as personnel mentoring and development skills.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.


• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public accounting (particularly Big 4 accounting firm) experience.


• Experience with manufacturing industry accounting.


• Masters degree in accounting or related business field.

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, 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.