Redwire is accelerating humanity's expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical and sustainable infrastructure for future generations.
Redwire Space, a Redwire business unit, is accelerating humanity's expansion into space through specializing in-space manufacturing technologies, developing space-optimized products to improve industrial machines on Earth, and developing advanced manufacturing technology that can support space exploration.
Manager of External Financial Reporting
Redwire Space is looking for a Manager of External Financial Reporting with at least 6 years of accounting or auditing experience. This position reports to our head of financial reporting and technical accounting.
As the Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting manager you will work in a dynamic environment, often focused on multiple projects simultaneously across various functional groups. You will ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial statements, disclosures, and all external reporting. You will partner with the business to provide upfront input on unique and complex transactions, and work with Accounting and Finance to propose treatment and disclosure of such transactions.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the preparation, including initial assessment of all technical accounting topics impacting the company, such as non-standard transactions (equity, stock-based compensation, debt, purchase accounting, etc.), as well as assisting in the evaluation and implementation of all new accounting standards.
- Assist with the design and build-out of the financial reporting and technical accounting processes, including the internal control documentation implementation.
- Assist with the planning, coordination and preparation of the Company's SEC filings and internal presentations. This may involve partnering with different functional groups such as Finance and Accounting, Legal, business leads, and external auditors.
- Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements are prepared accurately, timely and presented in accordance with GAAP & SEC guidelines.
- Oversee the SEC calendar to develop key timelines and deliverables, as well as a strategy for cross-functional information gathering activities.
- Assist the head of financial reporting and technical accounting, and lead as needed, in the development, application and enforcement of strong PCAOB level, demonstratable, internal financial controls.
Ideal Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
- CPA license, or actively pursuing certification with completion within one year.
- Minimum 6 years of working accounting or auditing experience.
- Proven project management skills, with experience in taking ownership of multiple outcomes and guiding a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to summarize complex accounting and operational issues to management and other business partners.
- Deep and current understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting principles and regulations.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to efficiently maintain reporting accuracy while meeting tight deadlines.
- Travel of up to 15% may be required.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with Workiva preferred.
- Space sector industry preferred, but not required.
Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.
Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of 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.
All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.
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. Learn more about the ITARClick Here