Accounting Manager
United States·HerndonmidFinance & AccountingAccounting Manager
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Key Responsibilities
Support the accounting department with all aspects of the general ledger including review of journal entries, cost of goods sold, billed/unbilled receivables, deferred revenue accounts.
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Finance & AccountingAccounting Manager
Responsibilities
~2 min read- →Support the accounting department with all aspects of the general ledger including review of journal entries, cost of goods sold, billed/unbilled receivables, deferred revenue accounts.
- →Drive enhancements to existing processes and streamline automation.
- →Lead and support a multi-functional accounting department on a day-to-day basis.
- →Partner with teams and leaders to foster a positive and resilient employee experience, even in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- →Assist in the review of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, including support for the presentation of financial statement schedules, reviewing GAAP checklists, and enhancing disclosure standards to meet stringent public company controls and requirements.
- →Responsible for maintaining the exiting corporate internal control over financial statements environment with collaboration with other functions such as Contracts, Operations, and Information Technology on dependent controls.
- →Oversee any additions, edits, or deletions to the risk control matrix.
- →Lead the technical accounting analysis for key areas, including revenue recognition across multiple contract types and complex satellite production and launch arrangements.
- →Identify and address accounting considerations by preparing thorough technical accounting memos and recommending appropriate action plans.
- →Own the documentation and implementation of revenue recognition for new contracts in alignment with the ASC 606 five‑step model.
- →Develop and refine processes and calculations to ensure compliance with accounting standards and support scalable growth.
- →Assess accounting implications of new accounting pronouncements and establish a process for frequent and suitable communication with the Corporate Controller and other stakeholders.
- →Maintain and update BlackSky’s accounting policies.
- →Manage the financial audit and identify and remediate any process deficiencies or oversights in advance.
- →Manage direct reports while also serving as a senior team member who collaborates across the organization to support broader team goals.
- →Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- At least 9+ years of combined work experience including experience working in a public audit firm.
- At least 3+ years of experience demonstrating strong leadership skills, high energy, initiative, creativity, and grit, with a proven ability to independently manage significant initiatives across organizations and geographies.
- Passion for developing and motivating team members and direct reports.
- Ability to work towards strict monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines, manage multiple responsibilities across the totality of the accounting department and ensure full completeness and accuracy of all deliverables.
- Advanced knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
- Proven process for performing robust and complex technical research and analysis from the problem definition stage through facilitating the integration of any new processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Active CPA certification.
- Knowledge of DCAA w/ICE.
- Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint.
- Manufacturing and cost accounting work experience.
What We Offer
~2 min read✓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
✓Mac or PC? Your choice!
✓Awesome swag
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
Herndon, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 4, 2026
- First seen
- September 4, 2026
- Last seen
- October 10, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 35
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 42%
- Scored at
- October 10, 2026
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