Director of Accounting/FP&A

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Maxar is seeking a Director of Accounting/FP&A Reporting to help manage our day to day Financial Reporting activities and coordination. This position is remote. The position will report to Maxar Space’s Chief Financial Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting process including management and owner reporting as well as various special analyses.
• Working closely with the Accounting and Finance teams, continually improve the visibility and reportability of financial data
• Leads, plans, drives, and oversees execution of all financial accounting activities
• General Accounting: Control the general ledger(s) to ensure that all invoices, cash receipts, invoice adjustments and general ledger transactions are properly documented and recorded.
• Responsible for the maintenance, development, implementation and control of financial systems and records for accurate reporting/ recording of financial information.
• Ensure integrity of Account Reconciliation process.
• Financial Close and Reporting: Lead execution of monthly, quarterly and annual Financial Close process inline with prescribed timelines.
• Ensure that all produced financial statements fairly reflect the performance and position of the business. Drive an effective balance sheet review process on monthly basis.
• Improve management of intercompany transactions.
• Manage the day-to-day finance interface with our parent company, Advent
• Along with other leaders, responsible for compliance, both review and systemic
• Define, benchmark and implement operational best practices across Accounting, Finance and FP&A
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances and reporting

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident
• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in Accounting and/or Finance
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in management level experience
• Manufacturing Company accounting experience
• Understanding of, and prior experience with, percent complete revenue recognition
• Knowledge of Financial Information Systems requirements/needs
• Knowledge of finance, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational and process adherence skills with ability to drive the same in others.
• Resilient under pressure and can handle effectively competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• A strong "presence" and self-awareness with ability to manage relationships successfully with a wide range of people, different functions and varying layers of management.
• Hands-on management style willing to roll-up sleeves with the team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Superior organizational skills for a continually evolving environment
• Able to work in a dynamic, complex environment as a self-starter who can quickly understand and develop processes
• Able to work well with senior executives and team, as well as mentor/lead other team members

• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00 annually.

• The base pay for this position within New Jersey is: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00 annually.

• The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $165,000.00 - $275,000.00 annually.

• The base pay for this position within California is: $173,000.00 - $287,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on Maxar’s Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Maxar’s Career page.

Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.