The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.
Our accounting team is growing and looking to add a senior technical accountant to the team. The ideal candidate is a public accounting senior looking for a transition into industry. This is a hands-on role with great exposure to leadership. This role will work closely with our external auditors and will work cross functionally in maturing our processes in several areas of the business.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the timely preparation and review of SEC compliant financial information
- Prepare monthly journal entries for revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606
- Draft technical analyses over inventory costing including work centers and overhead allocations
- Assist in evaluating accounting and financial reporting considerations for accounting topics including revenue, intangible assets, equity transactions, stock-based compensation, and business combinations
- Collaborate with key business partners across the company including Legal, Finance, and Engineering, to understand accounting implications of new agreements or transactions
- Develop and maintain process documentation and an internal controls matrix
- Other ad hoc analyses and long-term projects as requested
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in public accounting
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
- Technical familiarity with revenue recognition, cost accounting, and stock-based compensation
- Comfortability in researching technical accounting matters and preparing technical accounting memorandums and presentations
- Experience with reviewing contracts and evaluating accounting implications
- Advanced excel skills including pivot tables, Vlookups, and data analysis
- Self-starter able to drive projects towards completion amidst tight deadlines and turnarounds
- Detail oriented, strong documentation and organization skills
- Have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Desired Experience:
- CPA preferred
- MACC or MBA preferred
- Manufacturing and/or Aerospace & Defense industry experience
- EGC/Public Company experience
- IPO experience
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $100,000 - $114,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
- Equity Grants in the Company
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in public accounting
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- Knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
- Technical familiarity with revenue recognition (ASC 606), cost accounting, and stock-based compensation
- Comfort researching technical accounting matters and preparing technical accounting memorandums and presentations
- Experience reviewing contracts and evaluating accounting implications
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis
- Self-starter able to drive projects to completion under tight deadlines
- Detail oriented with strong documentation and organization skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
- CPA
- MACC or MBA
- Manufacturing and/or Aerospace & Defense industry experience
- EGC/Public Company experience
- IPO experience
What the Team is Saying
Ursa Major Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is structured with an unlimited PTO policy plus two companywide paid breaks (mid‑summer and year‑end), creating predictable downtime alongside flexibility. Company holidays and shutdowns are consistently highlighted across employer materials and third‑party profiles.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and short‑term disability, with mental‑health resources also noted. These elements appear on the company’s careers page and are echoed by external listings.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and adoptive leave are emphasized, alongside family supports such as an onsite Mother’s Room and company‑sponsored family events. External profiles characterize the parental offering as generous.
Ursa Major Insights
What We Do
Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems. Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.
Why Work With Us
We believe that each unique team member fuels the creativity necessary to build the world’s best propulsion systems. This is realized as a deeply held commitment to celebrating individuality, hiring talent across all backgrounds and experiences, building a culture of inclusion, and constantly challenging ourselves to improve.
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Most employees work on-site with some positions allowing hybrid and/or remote work.
