Technical Accounting Manager

About the Position

We are seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to join our Finance department in Washington DC. This role is pivotal in elevating our company’s accounting rigor, ensuring compliant revenue recognition (ASC 606), and strengthening global consolidation processes.

Responsibilities

Technical Accounting & Policy

• Research, interpret, and apply complex U.S. GAAP guidance, including ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 805, ASC 810, and ASC 718.
• Author timely, defensible technical accounting memos outlining conclusions for complex or non-routine transactions.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards and assess their potential impact on financial statements and disclosures.
• Develop, document, and maintain corporate accounting policies in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC standards.

Revenue Recognition

• Oversee revenue accounting across multiple revenue streams to ensure strict ASC 606 compliance.
• Partner with Sales, Legal, and Finance during contract negotiations to evaluate terms, identify multiple performance obligations, and establish appropriate revenue treatment.
• Strengthen internal controls, documentation, and analytics around revenue reporting.

Consolidation & Corporate Compliance

• Manage monthly and quarterly consolidation across multiple domestic and international subsidiaries.
• Ensure accurate accounting for intercompany eliminations, foreign currencies, equity method investments, and non-controlling interests.
• Support financial statement disclosure processes (Form 10-Q / 10-K standards) during quarterly and annual closes.
• Oversee specialized compliance filings, including U.S. State & Local Tax (SALT) requirements, tariff reconciliations, and corporate statistical surveys.

Controls & Audit Leadership

• Design and implement standardized accounting processes and internal controls aligned with SOX requirements.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on finance initiatives, system enhancements (ERP), and M&A integration activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; active CPA license required.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience; strong foundation in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred).
• Proven hands-on experience with ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 805, ASC 810, and technical memo writing.
• Demonstrated background managing complex multi-element revenue arrangements.
• Exceptional ability to translate intricate GAAP standards into clear, practical guidance for non-finance business partners.

Nice to Have

• Background in a publicly traded, high-growth, or international business environment.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and IFRS standards.
• Hands-on experience with mid-market ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics).

We Offer

• Competitive base salary range: $130,500-$171,000 USD
• Hybrid work model with a minimum of three days per week in the office.
• Comprehensive benefits package including vacation, sick and personal time off, optional medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, 401(K) plan, health and wellness reimbursement program, and participation in Spire’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Global Perks: Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP), Launch Attendance, Generous Time Off Policy, Education Assistance Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Family Leave, Fitness Reimbursement, Employee Referral Program, and healthy snacks & beverages in every office.

About the Company

Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. Spire’s data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.

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