About this job

Momentus is the first company to offer the infrastructure services necessary to enable enterprise and human existence to flourish in space. We are striving to meet the needs of our customers by offering the most affordable last-mile satellite and cargo delivery, payload hosting, and in-orbit servicing options. Our in-space shuttles are propelled by a revolutionary new type of water plasma rocket. No one has experimented with or built water plasma propulsion on the scale that we are, and so we are hiring to scale our company for continued success. Our technological breakthroughs paired with recent disruptions in the launch industry unlock business opportunities in space of a previously unimaginable magnitude. The market opportunity is massive, with the space economy projected to be worth trillions in the near term. At Momentus, we are helping to usher in the next industrial revolution—in space.

We know that daring problems require daring solutions. While our competitors take more conservative, proven approaches, we are experimenting with never-been-done-before technology to solve the greatest challenges of our time. Our team knows that working at Momentus means more than building innovative technology, it means creating an entirely new market in the space economy. We are level-headed, business-minded strategic thinkers intent on providing immediate value while simultaneously preparing for the vast possibilities of the future. If this sounds like you, we should talk.

Responsibilities

This position will have a heavy interface with all finance and accounting functions (FP&A, Tax and Treasury as well as executives of the company) as well as the external auditors. This position will be responsible for developing internal and external reporting processes and monitoring and implementation of emerging GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. The candidate will also prepare various analyses to support external audit and reporting requirements and other ad hoc management reporting/projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting – Lead the coordination and preparation of quarterly and year-end SEC filings (10-Q and 10-K), including business section, risk factors, footnotes, MD&A, XBRL tagging and review. As well as 8K, Press Releases, Proxy Statements, SD, Form 3 and Form 4s. Develop and implement formal processes to ensure that appropriate evidential support is maintained to support all disclosures (SEC checklists) in the Company’s SEC filings and documenting as appropriate.
• External Reporting Systems Management: Participate in external reporting systems implementations, including automation efforts and other improvements to the reporting process/efforts, to streamline processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness of group’s reporting and financial analysis
• Best-in-Class Disclosure – Provide guidance to corporate and operational finance teams to ensure significant transactions are properly disclosed. Monitor major corporate events, including significant contracts, mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity offerings, stock based compensation and assess their accounting impact for Form 8-K and other required SEC disclosures. Analyze competitor/peer SEC filings and investor presentations to recommend improvements to current filings and investor presentations.
• Technical Accounting – Manage the implementation of new GAAP and SEC standards, including implementation of new revenue recognition, new leasing and financial instruments accounting standards. Research and prepare technical memoranda on complex accounting issues. Responsible for calculations of stock-based compensation and earnings per share
• Monthly Close – Support Controller with monthly closes, identify and recommend process improvements to execute monthly close in an effective and efficient manner
• Internal Controls – Support Controller to improve SOX 404 control structure by finding efficiencies and coaching personnel.
• Financial Audits – Support Controller with external and internal auditors, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Finance – Involvement with many other finance related functions, including budgeting, forecasting, acquisitions, treasury, tax and other ad-hoc requests.
• Investor Relations Support – Collaborate with external investor relations to support as needed
• Special Projects – as needed to ensure that accounting and reporting issues are properly addressed
• Other Reporting Matters – Responsible for government census financial reporting and other external reporting as appropriate

Profile

The Manager of Financial Reporting must have exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills, with a strong ability to manage processes and meet deadlines, along with great attention to detail and willingness to roll up her/his sleeves.

About You

• Problem-solver – you enjoy being presented with problems, because you deliver solutions and enjoy doing whatever it takes to execute and deliver results.
• Accountable – you take ownership over outcomes and are comfortable owning some of our most important public facing information.
• Self-starter – you take initiative and thrive in environments that require you to wear multiple hats.
• Builder – you enjoy building and rebuilding processes and building relationships to drive consensus across teams, influence decision making, and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical – you know the highest impact questions to ask and can dive into the data and do the analysis required to answer those questions.

Qualifications

• US Person
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• CPA license required (active license not required).
• 6 plus years of progressive accounting experience, with at least three years of experience with a “Big 4” accounting firm serving SEC clients.
• Excellent understanding of SEC reporting, SOX 404, and U.S. GAAP accounting.
• Proven experience with Workiva, Merrill Toppan or other reporting systems
• Proven track record of leading initiatives, hitting goals, and succeeding in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong analytical, problem solving skills and collaborative skills
• Ability to lead and mentor staff accountants
• Attention to detail
• Process oriented
• Excellent writing skills; proficient in technical accounting writing ability
• Ability to multi-task on competing and deadline sensitive priorities.