Manager of Technical Accounting

                                                                              Manager of Technical Accounting

About Satellogic

Satellogic is a vertically integrated Earth Observation satellite and data company. We design, manufacture, and operate our own fleet of satellites, the Aleph-1 constellation, which delivers high-frequency, high-resolution imagery plus full-motion video.

Earth Observation imagery and data are key to monitoring change at scale, informing critical decisions, and ultimately helping solve the world’s most pressing problems. Our mission is to democratize access to this information, making it affordable and available for those who need it across a wide range of industries, from climate monitoring and agriculture, to energy, infrastructure and many more. We want to do our part in building a world where every organization is prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.

With about 150 employees spanning 5 countries, Satellogic is a diverse group of purpose-driven professionals across software development, satellite engineering, operations, data science, manufacturing, and sales. We are excited to grow and welcome team members who push the limits, get things done, and never stop learning—all while being humble, honest, and empathetic.

About the team

The Accounting team at Satellogic operates at the unique intersection of complex, space commerce and the disciplined financial reporting cadence required of a U.S.-listed public company. As a Nasdaq-listed Earth Observation business with operations spanning the U.S., Uruguay, Argentina, and Spain, our technical accounting and financial reporting work covers multi-currency consolidations, complex satellite imagery and sales contracts, share-based compensation, equity instruments, capitalized satellite costs, and a robust SOX framework. 

Led by our Senior Manager of Technical Accounting and Reporting, this function owns key responsibilities in both the technical accounting and the SEC reporting processes. This role joins a collaborative environment alongside our Manager of SEC Reporting and partners closely with FP&A, Legal, Tax, Investor Relations, and external auditors.

About the Position

We are seeking a Manager of Technical Accounting to support the full range of technical accounting matters at Satellogic, with a heavy emphasis on revenue recognition under ASC 606. You will also collaborate with the Manager of SEC Reporting on periodic SEC filings and our reporting deliverables, as well as our Finance team on internal reporting processes. This is a high-visibility role for someone who is intellectually curious, eager to research and document new technical issues as they emerge, and excited to develop into a technical accounting leader at a cutting-edge space technology company. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Technical Accounting and Reporting.

Location

US – Remote

Responsibilities

1. Technical Accounting Support

• Technical Research: Support the Senior Manager of Technical Accounting and Reporting across the full range of technical accounting matters that arise at Satellogic. New matters will evolve with the growth of our business — you should be comfortable picking up new areas of U.S. GAAP quickly, be adaptable, and eager to learn by doing.
• Memos & Position Papers: Independently research and draft technical accounting memos that document the company’s accounting conclusions for complex, non-routine transactions and emerging transactions, with review and support from the Senior Manager.
• New Standards: Evaluate and implement new and amended accounting pronouncements, including impact assessments, transition support, and updates to accounting policies.
• Accounting Policies: Maintain and improve the company’s accounting policy documentation to ensure alignment with U.S. GAAP and the constant evolution of our business.

2. Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)

• Contract Review: Review new and amended customer contracts under ASC 606 — including imagery, tasking, capacity, government, and multi-element arrangements — to identify performance obligations, transaction price (including variable consideration), allocation, and timing of revenue recognition.
• Revenue Memos: Draft revenue recognition memos for material and non-routine contracts and partner with Commercial, Legal, and Operations to flag accounting considerations early in the deal cycle.
• Process & Controls: Build and continuously improve the revenue recognition process, including contract review checklists, standalone selling price analyses, and supporting SOX controls over revenue and deferred revenue.

3. SEC Reporting Support

• Filing Support: Support the Manager of SEC Reporting on Satellogic’s periodic SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K) and registration statements, contributing to accurate financial information and disclosures to our organization and shareholders. Responsibilities include the preparation of quarterly footnote support, tie-outs to validate completeness and accuracy of all disclosures and Earnings Release materials and actively working with our auditors to support the financial audit processes. 
• Disclosures: Draft and update footnote disclosures linked to technical accounting topics owned by this role (e.g., revenue recognition, share-based compensation, equity, and significant new transactions).
• Earnings Materials: Assist the team in reviewing earnings releases, earnings tables, and non-GAAP reconciliations for technical accounting accuracy and consistency with the filed financial statements.
• Tie-Outs & Workpapers: Prepare and review supporting schedules, tie-outs, and workpapers for SEC filings and technical accounting conclusions to an audit-ready standard.

4. SOX & Internal Controls

• Control Execution: Execute and help document internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) for technical accounting and reporting areas owned by this role, including revenue, equity, and non-routine transactions.
• Audit Support: Partner with internal SOX leader and external auditors on walkthroughs, testing, and timely remediation of any deficiencies in your areas of responsibility.

5. Cross-Functional Partnership & Audit

• Auditor Coordination: Work day-to-day with the company’s external auditors on technical accounting matters and your areas of the SEC filings; manage open items and respond to PBC requests in a timely, organized way.
• Cross-Functional Partner: Build strong working relationships with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Commercial, and Operations to ensure transactions are understood, captured, and reported in line with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.

About You

• Technical Curiosity: You have a solid working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and a genuine interest in technical accounting research — you enjoy digging into the standards, reading the guidance, and articulating your viewpoint on technical matters.
• ASC 606 Experience: You possess hands-on experience applying ASC 606 to customer contracts, ideally including multi-element or non-standard arrangements; comfortable working through performance obligations, variable consideration, and allocation.
• Public Company Mindset: You are comfortable operating under public company standards, including SOX controls, documentation discipline, and strict reporting deadlines.
• Growth Orientation: You are energized by the opportunity to stretch into new technical areas as the business evolves and you are receptive to coaching.
• Communication: You possess clear written and verbal communicator who can explain technical accounting concepts to non-accountants and partner effectively with Product, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience. Public accounting experience at a Big 4 or large regional firm, combined with industry experience, is strongly preferred.
• Revenue Recognition: Hands-on experience applying ASC 606 to customer contracts, including drafting or supporting revenue recognition memos.
• Technical Accounting Exposure: Exposure to a range of technical accounting topics through audit or industry work, with the demonstrated ability to research new areas of U.S. GAAP as they come up.
• Public Company Awareness: Familiarity with SEC reporting concepts and SOX internal controls in a public company environment, whether through audit clients or in-house experience.
• Tools: Strong Excel skills and comfort working in an ERP environment (e.g., Acumatica) and SEC reporting tools (e.g., Workiva or similar).
• Location: US – Remote, with availability to travel occasionally to company sites and for auditor meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA: Active U.S. CPA license, or active candidate working toward licensure.
• Industry Experience: Prior experience in satellite, aerospace, defense, telecom, hardware, SaaS, or other technology businesses with complex revenue arrangements.
• Cross-Border Exposure: Familiarity with multi-jurisdictional consolidations and multi-currency accounting.
• Language: Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) is not required, but a plus, given operations in Uruguay, Argentina, and Spain.

Diversity Commitment

Satellogic values diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. We are convinced that hiring and developing top talent from around the world for any given discipline will drive innovation, generate new solutions, and deliver a superior product to our global customer base. We work to build an equitable and inclusive environment in which all people, regardless of gender, race, religion, or background, can come together to do their best work.

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Learn more about Satellogic

To learn more about us please visit satellogic.com and follow us on Twitter (@Satellogic) and LinkedIn.

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