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
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