Financial Reporting Manager

Black Sky 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. Black Sky 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.

Black Sky'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.

• 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 work papers 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 One Stream consolidations.
• Maintain and update Black Sky’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.

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