Financial Reporting Manager

Job description

**At [Kepler Communications](https://kepler.space/), we're not just imagining the future of on-demand space connectivity - *we're leading it!*** Our mission is to provide real-time on-orbit connectivity for critical missions, enabling a new era of data-driven intelligence and innovation. With **33 satellites launched to date,** Kepler operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation, enabling real-time, continuous space communications while supporting advanced on-orbit compute and hosted payload capabilities. Industry-leading technology is only part of the story. **What sets Kepler apart is our team:** bold thinkers, skilled builders, and passionate problem-solvers who thrive on pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives, and we’re committed to creating an environment where you can grow, lead, and make a global impact. If you’re ready to reach higher, move faster, and do work that shapes the future space economy - this is your launchpad. **Come build the future with Kepler!** **What We Offer:** **\* Competitive compensation** with a robust equity plan to share in our success. **\* Comprehensive coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance**—including dependents. **\* Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy,** and company-wide holiday shutdown. **\* Semi-annual company-wide parties** and frequent in-office team events. **\* Relocation packages** available for approved roles. **\* $1,500 annual professional development fund** to support your growth. **\* Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen** with snacks, drinks, games and top-notch kitchen appliances. **\* Town Halls, Celebration Calls, and Company-wide events** to stay connected and engaged. **\* We’re a certified [Great Place to Work](https://www.greatplacetowork.ca/en/certification-menu/certified-organizations-updated#certified-organizations2/view-sub-list-details70/5f3438830d6f2900170827a4/)**®, seven years in a row! 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. ### Key Responsibilities: **Financial Reporting & Controllership** - 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 **Compliance & Controls** - 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 **Systems & Process Excellence** - 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 **Team & Business Partnership** - 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 ### Requirements & Qualifications: - 7+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including leading or reviewing a close and reporting function - Experience preparing for IPO readiness OR public company standards - Strong technical foundation in GAAP reporting (IFRS, US GAAP), consolidation, accounting policies, internal controls, and audit requirements - CPA designation strongly preferred; public accounting and/or high-growth private or public company experience is an asset - Demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting in a scaling organization - Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting matters to finance and non-finance stakeholders - Hands-on experience with ERP and financial reporting systems; NetSuite experience strongly preferred - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field