Job description

Redwire is an innovative space technology developer driven by some of the most cutting-edge brands in the aerospace industry.

Position: Contractor Accountant Lead

7418 Hollister Avenue
Goleta, CA

Redwire is accelerating humanity’s expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical and sustainable infrastructure for future generations.

Redwire (via our subsidiary Deployable Space Systems, LLC) is looking for a Contractor Accountant Lead, the lead will be responsible for the thorough execution of the financial close and financial reporting processes in a deadline focused environment. Uses increasing expertise to manage the accurate completion of the team's assignments while developing the capabilities of teammates. Communicates accounting issues, trends and policy to senior management and other groups at the appropriate level of detail. Lead increasingly complex and innovative efforts to continuously improve processes to ensure work is performed in the fastest, most efficient means possible.

Responsibilities:
Accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly and annual financial close cycles through effective planning, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Performs the most complex accounting activities.
Creates complex financial statement schedules using advanced technical knowledge. Reviews other team members` schedules to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting regulations.
Researches and applies accounting policy to complex issues, communicating appropriately to senior management.
Establishes, documents and performs internal control procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Continually assesses the business value and efficiency of the work performed, identifying and implementing improvements.
Initiates and/or leads increasingly complex department projects and continuous improvement activities that may span beyond the scope of own team`s responsibilities.
Cultivates an environment focused on development by assigning projects to build teammates` strengths and sharing knowledge through training or reviewing their work.
Bachelor's degree (Accounting or Finance) preferred
CPA or advanced degree in Accounting preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of accounting or finance experience
Must demonstrate attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment and the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions to achieve results.
Communicates well with own team and across organizational boundaries to create alignment and ensure the successful completion of shared goals.
Comfortable leading meetings and able to communicate issues and trends to senior management and other groups at the appropriate level of detail.
Possesses a solid understanding of accounting principles.

Redwire Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at Redwire Space are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Must be passionate about space!

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