Financial Reporting Manager

• Kepler is a scaling technology company - designing, building, operating satellites and the next internet network for space. The Manager, Financial Reporting leads the controllership function, ensuring accurate reporting, disciplined accounting, effective controls, and audit readiness
• This role leads accounting day-to-day and partners closely with the Head of Finance and CFO as Kepler scales
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring complete, accurate, and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
• Lead financial statement preparation, consolidation, intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and group reporting across multiple entities
• Own accounting policies and technical assessments for complex or non-routine transactions, including revenue, capital assets, foreign exchange, functional currency
• Maintain balance sheet integrity through disciplined reconciliations, review processes, and timely resolution of accounting issues
• Provide clear reporting and analysis on financial results, accounting matters, and emerging risks
• Ensure timely statutory filings, tax submissions, and financial reporting requirements across operating entities
• Coordinate with external tax and accounting advisors and translate technical requirements into practical business processes
• Manage the annual audit and external auditor relationship, including planning, schedules, support, issue resolution, and recommendations
• Improve accounting workflows, close processes, reporting, and data quality to increase speed, accuracy, and scalability
• Optimize NetSuite and related finance systems, including reporting structures, master data, integrations, and controls
• Automate recurring accounting activities and improve documentation, ownership, and process discipline across Finance
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members while establishing clear ownership, standards, and accountability
• Partner with other teams so accounting implications are considered early and reflected accurately

Benefits

• Unlimited Vacation
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Stock Options
• Flexible & Hybrid Work Options
• Professional Development

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related fieldCPA designation strongly preferred; public accounting and/or high-growth private or public company experience is an assetDemonstrated ability to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting in a scaling organization7+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including leading or reviewing a close and reporting functionStrong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting matters to finance and non-finance stakeholdersHands-on experience with ERP and financial reporting systems; NetSuite experience strongly preferredExperience preparing for IPO readiness OR public company standardsStrong technical foundation in GAAP reporting (IFRS, US GAAP), consolidation, accounting policies, internal controls, and audit requirements