Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets spacecraft and critical subsystems that keep the world connected protected expand humanitys reach to the Moon Mars and beyond. We move fast build real hardware for meaningful missions and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

FINANCE

Rocket Labs Finance team is responsible for all financial transactions for the company operating as a well-oiled machine to maximize the value of our work. Our Finance team are made up of planners analysts and accountants and manage our policies compliance and reporting. Theyre the ones who keep our financial operations in check always thinking ahead and taking care to meet all of our financial business and government obligations. Theyre attentive diligent and meticulous and are mission-critical to Rocket Lab.

SENIOR MANAGER TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING & SEC REPORTING

Based on site at Rocket Labs global headquarters in Long Beach CA the Senior Manager Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting will be responsible for building the analysis and preparing the filings. Youll research the technical questions our transactions raise and draft the memos that answer them prepare the computations and footnotes that follow and run the tie-out that makes our 10-Q and 10-K defensible. This is a hands-on role with real technical substance and a clear path to greater ownership. If youve been doing SEC registrant work in public accounting and want to build depth in a company with genuinely complex accounting this is a strong next step.

WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:

• Build the Analysis: Research technical questions and draft accounting memos under ASCand 718 for review and assemble the supporting documentation behind our positions.
• Prepare the Filings: Draft financial statements and footnotes for our 10-Q and 10-K complete the disclosure checklist and own the tie-out binder from source data through filed document.
• Run the Computations: Prepare EPS share-based compensation lease goodwill and intangibles roll-forwards remaining performance obligation and other recurring technical schedules.
• Own the Mechanics: Execute XBRL tagging and validation in Workiva maintain document links and version control through the review cycle and support EDGAR submission readiness.
• Support Transactions: Prepare schedules and supporting analysis for purchase accounting pro forma financial information and registration statement workstreams.
• Close the Loop: Prepare and retain evidence for external reporting SOX controls respond to auditor selections and PBC requests and track open items across Legal IR FP&A and Tax.

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
• 10 years of accounting experience including public accounting audit.
• CPA license or active candidate.
• Solid US GAAP foundation and the ability to research a technical question and write up a supportable conclusion.
• SEC registrant experience either in-house or through public accounting audit of public filers.
• Strong Excel and data-handling discipline with attention to detail that holds up under review.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Direct hands-on experience preparing Forms 10-Q and 10-K in-house.
• Workiva and XBRL exposure.
• Long-term contract revenue recognition experience; aerospace defense or government contracting background.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Deltek Costpoint or Blackline.

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting standing walking computer work and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise dust and fumes in production areas.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Were on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth but thats not an easy task. It takes hard work determination relentless innovation teamwork grit and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each others backs checking our egos at the door and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure work to tight deadlines and our focus is always on how we can deliver rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia Japan New Zealand Switzerland the European Union or a country that is part of NATO or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations click here ITAR Regulations.