Director, Financial Reporting

Overview

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth.

Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow.

Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond.

Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Director, Financial Reporting, who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

Position Summary

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Director, Financial Reporting reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer. This person will be the primary contact for external reporting, helping to support the company for public company readiness, if and when applicable, and will lead the financial reporting team of managers, seniors and staff as well as supervise a Manager, Technical Accounting.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end preparation and filing of all external financial statements and reports, while coordinating inputs across Accounting Controller team, Finance, FP&A, Tax, Legal and Investor Relations, and ensuring all deadlines are met
• Draft and review footnote disclosures, and other narrative sections of documents and external financial statements
• Coordinate with and support VP, Investor Relations regarding public-facing disclosures and press releases around financial data
• Monitor regulatory developments and proactively assess their implications
• Lead the assessment and implementation of new and evolving accounting standards
• Oversee and supervise the Manager, Technical Accounting, including authoring or reviewing technical accounting memos on complex or judgmental matters and serve as the primary internal authority on US GAAP
• Lead, mentor, and develop the financial reporting team, including performance management and professional development
• Serve as the primary accounting liaison to external auditors for all financial reporting and disclosure matters
• Prepare quarterly reporting packages and presentation materials for the audit committee
• Identify opportunities for automation and optimization of financial reporting systems and processes
• Establish, maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting for compliance requirements, as applicable; identify control gaps proactively and remediate them before they become audit findings
• Ensure process documentation and policies are current, effective, and audit-ready
• Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
• Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Public accounting experience, preferably from the Big 4
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation strongly preferred
• Public company experience
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Direct and recent experience using Workiva or similar public filing and tagging software as the company prepares for supporting public company readiness
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, financial statement preparation, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Experience managing external audits, internal controls, and SOX compliance
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Uses good judgement to solve problems proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results

Core Skills

• Passion for space and the mission
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
• Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster

Core Competencies

Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability
• Technical Rigor
• Execution Discipline
• Pride of Delivery

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements

• This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones

Physical Requirements

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)
• Equipment and Machines
• Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)