External Reporting Manager

What Were Looking For:Iridium is seeking a rotational senior accountant to join our Accounting Team. In this role, youll be responsible for managing new and existing areas that require specific technical accounting and internally managing the quarterly and annual external reporting and filing directly with the SEC for Iridium. In addition to SEC reporting, you will prepare and manage the GAAP technical accounting treatment for revenue, equity, debt, investments, and any other areas where technical accounting matters may arise. This role also assists with the management of SOX reporting as the liaison to external consultants. Youll thrive in this role if you are highly motivated, detail and service oriented, knowledgeable on a wide range of topics under U.S. GAAP, efficient in research for all topics, and willing to learn and maintain a professional and positive attitude.What Youll Do:Prepare and review all accounting and disclosure information, including managements discussion and analysis (MD&A) required to comply with the SEC regulations and filing deadlines in connection with the preparation of Forms 10-Q and 10-K and their related XBRL documents, Proxy, supplemental disclosures, etc.Work independently to research and interpret new U.S. GAAP pronouncements and SEC reporting requirements and assess applicability and impact on the companys financial statements, disclosures, and controls and provide guidance to senior management on implications of changes as they ariseIdentify improvements and efficiencies in SOX controls over management reporting and manage the relationships for the Companys internal testingReview complex revenue contracts for potential accounting implications and propose solutions to the complications that ariseDevelop, implement, and maintain policies, processes, and procedures for accurate and timely reporting, including revenue recognition, debt compliance, equity transactions, investments, etc.Recommend and implement process improvements across the departmentUtilize advanced knowledge to work with sales, services, operations, forecasting, and budgeting departments to provide technical accounting insight and analysis of historical trends, including subscriber data and trends, as well as accounting implications for future trendingManage external audit review of SOX complianceManage and confidently present information about deliverables or analysis in meetings with FP&A, tax, and key external audit membersLead annual financial statement audit and interact with external auditors.What Youll Need to Succeed:Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related field5+ years of relevant progressive accounting experience in a combination of public accounting and industryPublic Company Big 4 audit experienceCPA LicenseTechnical Accounting research experienceExcellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues to groups outside of your team or those who are unfamiliar with the topicHave confidence and be able to easily build relationships with leadership and colleagues outside of your teamPossess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions and come up with out-of-the-box solutionsBe proactive in providing feedback and be enthusiastic in sharing your knowledge with othersCapable of prioritizing your own tasks and potentially the tasks of others while making sure deadlines are metHands-on approach to managing a tight month end close processThings That Would be

Great

if You Brought to the Table:MBA or MS in AccountingWdesk/Workiva ExperienceAuditBoard Experience

Well also need you to:Work overtime, on occasion, particularly during quarter and year end filingsBe able to travel up to 10%Be a U.S. citizenWork Environment:This position primarily works in the company office or in a home office. The position is largely sedentary with the majority of the position sitting in a chair and working with a computer. The role uses basic office equipment including a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or status as a protected veteran. EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability and other protected categories.