Manager, Technical Accounting (Manager, Accounting)

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Redwire Space is looking for a Manager, Technical Accounting with at least 5 years of public accounting or auditing experience. This position reports to our Director of SEC reporting and technical accounting.

As the Manager, Technical Accounting you will work in a dynamic environment, often focused on multiple projects simultaneously across various functional groups. You will ensure the accuracy, and completeness of technical accounting matters. 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. You will assist with the accounting close process, including preparation of consolidated reconciliations, roll-forwards, and variance analytics, as well as support the use of best practices in accordance with U.S. GAAP. You will be considered a business partner and your contributions will support the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial statements, disclosures, and all external reporting.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for the preparation, including initial assessment of all technical accounting topics impacting the company, such as non-standard transactions (financing arrangements (e.g., equity and / or debt), stock-based compensation, purchase accounting, leases, warrants, derivatives, etc.), as well as assisting in the evaluation and implementation of all new accounting standards.
• Perform technical accounting and SEC reporting research and analysis for new and / or complex transactions, including preparation of accounting memos and updating policies.
• Assist with the design and build-out of the technical accounting processes, including the internal control documentation implementation.
• Support special projects and implementations aimed at improving operational efficiencies and optimizing financial visibility for key growth strategies.
• Assist the head of financial reporting and technical accounting, and lead as needed, in the development, application and enforcement of strong PCAOB level, demonstrable, internal financial controls.
• Assist the monthly, quarterly and year-end accounting close process by preparing various journal entries for corporate shared services, including debt, equity, consolidation, etc. and consolidated reconciliations / roll-forwards of various accounts.
• Assist as needed with the translation of trial balances prepared under foreign accounting principles into US GAAP, including but not limited to, foreign currency matters, leases, employee benefits, etc.
• Gather and validate financial data and other support used for external reporting, including preparation of disclosure workpapers and documentation of tie-out procedures.
• Assist with requests from external and internal auditors in connection with quarterly reviews / annual audits.

Ideal Experience :

Preferred Skills :

Redwire Space 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 ITAR Click Here