Urban Sky · 11 hours ago
Director of Accounting
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expUrban Sky is a venture-backed aerospace startup that pioneers utilization of the stratosphere. They are seeking a Director of Accounting to lead and scale the company’s accounting operations, ensuring the production of GAAP-compliant financials while partnering closely with the VP of Finance.
GeospatialMapping ServicesNavigationRemote SensingSmart Cities
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work with outsourced accounting team to complete the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and manage AR/AP functions
Ensure accurate, timely, and consistent financial results in accordance with US GAAP
Perform deep-dive analysis of in-house built inventory management system and inventory accounting processes to improve accuracy of financial reports
Establish and own inventory, WIP, and cost accounting processes
Ensure accurate product costing, capitalization, and variance analysis
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering to ensure financial data aligns with operational reality
Act as a trusted partner to the VP of Finance on accounting execution, risk identification, and organizational planning
Collaborate cross-functionally to improve financial processes
Provide clear, proactive communication on financial reporting status, risks, and issues
Implement and enforce internal controls and accounting procedures
Ensure readiness for audits, investor diligence, and regulatory reviews
Ensure compliance with federal, state and local reporting requirements as well as compliance requirements related to government contracts (e.g., FAR, DFARS)
Own accounting systems, tools and workflows
Drive continuous improvement, automation, and standardization across accounting processes
Partner with the VP of Finance on financial system optimization, reporting improvements, and system scalability
Develop, lead, and manage an accounting team as the company scales
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations
Build scalable processes, documentation, and training as the team grows
Act as a thought partner to the VP of Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
Support fundraising, board reporting, and strategic initiatives as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong command of US GAAP and financial close processes
Proven experience leading accounting teams and complex close environments
Experience in manufacturing, aerospace or high-growth startup environments
Experience with inventory and cost accounting
Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Must be located near Denver, CO or willing to relocate to Denver, CO
Preferred
CPA
Familiarity with FAR and DFARS compliance
Experience supporting external audits and investor diligence
ERP implementation or optimization experience
Exposure to government contracting or regulated industries
Benefits
Stock Options
Medical, Vision and Dental
Unlimited Vacation Days
Cell Phone Bill Stipend
Company
Urban Sky
Urban Sky offers a revolution in remote sensing through the new stratospheric microballoon.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$66.21MKey Investors
Altos VenturesNational Science FoundationJet Propulsion Laboratory
2025-02-06Series B· $30M
2023-10-16Series A· $30M
2023-07-31Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Andrew Antonio
Co-Founder & CEO
Jared Leidich
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
Google Patent
2025-04-02
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2025-02-08
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