Spire
Technical Accounting Manager
Washington DC
Sponsorship not specified$131k-$171kDetected 11 hours ago
AlgorithmsComplianceAccountingSAPM&AERPResearchLeadershipCommunicationGAAPIFRSInternal AuditNetSuite
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About the role
- As the Manager of Technical Accounting, you will serve as a key subject matter expert elevating the company's accounting rigor, ensuring compliant revenue recognition (ASC 606), and strengthening global consolidation processes.
- In this high-impact role, you will research and interpret GAAP guidance, evaluate non-routine transactions, and author authoritative technical accounting memos.
- Partnering closely with cross-functional teams across the U.S. and internationally, you will translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable business guidance for executive leadership and non-accounting stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Develop, document, and maintain corporate accounting policies in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC standards.
- Partner with Sales, Legal, and Finance during contract negotiations to evaluate terms, identify multiple performance obligations, and establish appropriate revenue treatment.
- Manage monthly and quarterly consolidation across multiple domestic and international subsidiaries.
- Design and implement standardized accounting processes and internal controls aligned with SOX requirements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on finance initiatives, system enhancements (ERP), and M&A integration activities.
- Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- active CPA license required.
- Proven hands-on experience with ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 805, ASC 810, and technical memo writing.
- Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and IFRS standards.
- Hands-on experience with mid-market ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics).
- Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role.
- To help maintain a safe and secure workplace for Spire employees, all candidates who receive a conditional offer will be required to complete a background check.
- Required:
- Demonstrated background managing complex multi-element revenue arrangements.
- Exceptional ability to translate intricate GAAP standards into clear, practical guidance for non-finance business partners.
- Preferred:
- Background in a publicly traded, high-growth, or international business environment.
- What Success Looks Like
- Audit Scrutiny: Defensible, well-documented technical positions that pass audit reviews cleanly.
Nice to have
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
- strong foundation in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred).
Compensation
- $130,500 - $171,000 USD
- Support financial statement disclosure processes (Form 10-Q / 10-K standards) during quarterly and annual closes.
Benefits
- Ensure accurate accounting for intercompany eliminations, foreign currencies, equity method investments, and non-controlling interests.
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