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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 12 days BlackSky's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 84% of BlackSky's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at BlackSky
- high 15 stale, 0 reposted of 25 open
- Hiring momentum
- 43 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from BlackSky's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for BlackSky.
About this role
The Accounting Manager at BlackSky will oversee the company's revenue recognition processes and manage monthly and quarterly operational accounting activities. This role involves preparing and reviewing technical accounting policies, supporting audits, and leading a multi-functional accounting team. The position requires effective prioritization and independent work in a fast-paced environment, with a hybrid work model requiring at least two days in the office.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of BlackSky as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- At least 9+ years of combined work experience including experience working in a public audit firm
- At least 3+ years of experience demonstrating strong leadership skills
- Passion for developing and motivating team members
- Ability to work towards strict deadlines and manage multiple responsibilities
- Advanced knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
Nice to have
- Knowledge of DCAA w/ICE
- Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint
- Manufacturing and cost accounting work experience
What you get
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D insurance
- 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision
- 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays
- One day of paid volunteerism leave per year
- Parental leave
- 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
Worth weighing
- No salary listed for other locations outside of Herndon, VA
- Role involves managing audits for a publicly-traded company, which may add pressure
- Hybrid work model requires at least two days in the office
- Complexity of technical accounting analysis may require significant expertise
Summarised from BlackSky's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by BlackSky on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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