Job Description
Financial Reporting Manager
About Us:
BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world’s most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers with satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets, and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky’s data enables governments and businesses to see, understand, and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused, and fun.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Financial Reporting Manager to support the preparation and filing of our quarterly and annual SEC reports. The ideal candidate is highly focused, knowledgeable in U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, and ready to dive into the financial reporting processes of our rapidly growing company. This role reports to the Senior Director, Financial Reporting & Systems and provides support across a wide range of technical accounting and reporting activities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will be able to work out of our Herndon, VA location in a hybrid capacity.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly and quarterly consolidated financial reporting packages, including Balance Sheets, Statements of Operations, and Statements of Cash Flows.
- Assist in drafting quarterly and annual footnote disclosures and Management’s Discussion & Analysis (MD&A).
- Create and maintain workpapers and supporting documentation for all SEC filings containing financial information (including 10‑K, 10‑Q, proxy statements, and 8‑K filings).
- Support Investor Relations in developing the quarterly earnings release.
- Coordinate and address comments from legal, finance, management, and external auditors throughout SEC filing cycles.
- Assist with maintaining and updating XBRL tagging for all relevant filings.
- Complete quarterly and annual GAAP and SEC disclosure checklists.
- Prepare responses to requests from external auditors and coordinate the audit support process.
- Assist with journal entries related to non‑recurring and complex accounting transactions.
- Support SOX controls and the financial reporting sub‑certification process.
- Conduct technical accounting research related to significant transactions and new accounting standards.
- Serve as an administrator for OneStream consolidations.
- Maintain and update BlackSky’s accounting policies.
- Assess accounting implications of new accounting pronouncements and assist in implementing required changes across the accounting organization and broader company.
- Perform other accounting and finance duties as needed.
- Complete other job-related responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is required.
- Candidates must have a currently active CPA license.
- A minimum of five years of experience in public company audit, financial reporting and/or technical accounting.
- Experience in Public Accounting.
- Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
- Experience with Workiva.
- Strong analytical skills and sound business judgement.
- Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality work.
- Must be eligible to obtain a US Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the SaaS, satellite/space, or related technology industry.
- Experience with OneStream, Deltek Costpoint, and/or other similar ERP or EPM system.
Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits-eligible employees includes:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
- BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
- 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
- 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
- Employer matching donations
- Professional development
- Awesome swag
The anticipated base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Herndon, VA.
BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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.
EEO/Pay Transparency Statements:
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
