Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world.   For over 20 years, Iridium’s unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.

At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed.  Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions.  Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world.  Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves.   We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.

What We’re Looking For:

Iridium is seeking a rotational senior accountant to join our Accounting Team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing new and existing areas that require specific technical accounting and internally managing the quarterly and annual external reporting and filing directly with the SEC for Iridium. In addition to SEC reporting, you will prepare and manage the GAAP technical accounting treatment for revenue, equity, debt, investments, and any other areas where technical accounting matters may arise. This role also assists with the management of SOX reporting as the liaison to external consultants. You’ll thrive in this role if you are highly motivated, detail and service oriented, knowledgeable on a wide range of topics under U.S. GAAP, efficient in research for all topics, and willing to learn and maintain a professional and positive attitude.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and review all accounting and disclosure information, including management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A) required to comply with the SEC regulations and filing deadlines in connection with the preparation of Forms 10-Q and 10-K and their related XBRL documents, Proxy, supplemental disclosures, etc.
• Work independently to research and interpret new U.S. GAAP pronouncements and SEC reporting requirements and assess applicability and impact on the company’s financial statements, disclosures, and controls and provide guidance to senior management on implications of changes as they arise
• Identify improvements and efficiencies in SOX controls over management reporting and manage the relationships for the Company’s internal testing
• Review complex revenue contracts for potential accounting implications and propose solutions to the complications that arise
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, processes, and procedures for accurate and timely reporting, including revenue recognition, debt compliance, equity transactions, investments, etc.
• Recommend and implement process improvements across the department
• Utilize advanced knowledge to work with sales, services, operations, forecasting, and budgeting departments to provide technical accounting insight and analysis of historical trends, including subscriber data and trends, as well as accounting implications for future trending
• Manage external audit review of SOX compliance
• Manage and confidently present information about deliverables or analysis in meetings with FP&A, tax, and key external audit members
• Lead annual financial statement audit and interact with external auditors.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant progressive accounting experience in a combination of public accounting and industry
• Public Company “Big 4” audit experience
• CPA License
• Technical Accounting research experience
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues to groups outside of your team or those who are unfamiliar with the topic
• Have confidence and be able to easily build relationships with leadership and colleagues outside of your team
• Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions and come up with out-of-the-box solutions
• Be proactive in providing feedback and be enthusiastic in sharing your knowledge with others
• Capable of prioritizing your own tasks and potentially the tasks of others while making sure deadlines are met
• Hands-on approach to managing a tight month end close process

Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:

• MBA or MS in Accounting
• Wdesk/Workiva Experience
• AuditBoard Experience

We’ll also need you to:

• Work overtime, on occasion, particularly during quarter and year end filings
• Be able to travel up to 10%
• Be a U.S. citizen

Work Environment:

This position primarily works in the company office or in a home office. The position is largely sedentary with the majority of the position sitting in a chair and working with a computer. The role uses basic office equipment including a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or status as a protected veteran. EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability and other protected categories.