Full-Time
Senior Technical & Financial Reporting Accountant
Posted on 5/5/2025
Ursa Major
201-500 employees
Develops propulsion systems for aerospace
Compensation Overview
$90k - $115k/yr
Senior
No H1B Sponsorship
Loveland, CO, USA
In Person
US Citizenship Required
- 2+ years of experience in public accounting working with SEC registered companies
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA, or working towards
- Knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements and regulations
- Knowledge of technical accounting concepts in the following areas: revenue recognition, leasing, and stock-based compensation
- Ability to research technical accounting matters and assist with the preparation of technical accounting memorandums and presentations
- Detail oriented, strong documentation and organization skills
- Experience with reviewing contracts and evaluating accounting implications
- Strong excel skills including complex formulas and macros
- Have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Assist with the timely preparation and review of SEC compliant financial information
- Produce financial statements on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
- Assist in the preparation of certain monthly corporate accounting entries such as stock-based compensation and ASC 606
- Assist in evaluating accounting and financial reporting considerations for accounting topics including, but not limited to revenue, intangible assets, leasing, stock-based compensation, and business combinations
- Collaborate with key business partners across the business including Legal, Sales, Operations, and Engineering, to understand accounting implications of new agreements or transactions
- Draft technical accounting memorandums
- Develop and maintain key process narratives and internal controls matrix
- Experience within manufacturing and/or aerospace industries
- Experience with government contracting
- IPO experience
Ursa Major Technologies focuses on creating propulsion systems for the aerospace industry, specifically for space launch vehicles and hypersonic applications. Their engines are designed to be reliable and cost-effective, addressing a common issue in aerospace where propulsion failures have led to many launch setbacks. The company serves a variety of clients, including private space firms, government agencies, and defense contractors, helping them navigate the challenges of developing high-performance engines. Ursa Major's business model includes designing, testing, and manufacturing propulsion systems, which are sold or licensed to other aerospace companies. Their goal is to enhance space exploration and hypersonic travel by providing engines that balance performance, reliability, and cost, ensuring clients can achieve successful launches with less effort in engine development.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$274.5M
Headquarters
Berthoud, Colorado
Founded
2015
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Successful hypersonic test flights demonstrate Ursa Major's leadership in hypersonic technology.
- Multi-year contracts for integrated propulsion systems boost financial stability and growth.
- $12.5 million military investment highlights strategic importance of their solid rocket motors.
What critics are saying
- Competition from SpaceX and Blue Origin threatens Ursa Major's market share.
- Rapid technological advancements may outpace Ursa Major's current capabilities.
- Potential delays in government contracts could impact revenue streams.
What makes Ursa Major unique
- Ursa Major specializes in propulsion systems for microsatellite and nanosatellite launch markets.
- Over 80% of their engines are additively manufactured using innovative materials and processes.
- They focus on cost-effective, reliable propulsion solutions for space and hypersonic applications.
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Benefits
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Wellness Program
Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
Company Equity
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -3%1 year growth
↓ -1%2 year growth
↓ -6%Two Successful Test Flights with Stratolaunch Reach Greater Than Hypersonic Speed and Feature Historic First LandingDENVER, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ursa Major's Hadley liquid rocket engine designed for commercial space and national security needs, successfully achieved sustained hypersonic speeds during two separate tests conducted since late 2024. Both test flights exceeded flight and power objectives for Stratolaunch's Talon-A2 (TA-2) testbed and also featured the successful recovery of the hypersonic testbed vehicle post-landing for re-use."With these successful sustained hypersonic flights, Ursa Major and Stratolaunch are pushing the boundaries of hypersonic technology and building a track record of achievement. Ursa Major is answering the call from our military and government partners to innovate and meet the mission to provide critical national security capabilities, while continuing to assert ourselves as a hypersonics category leader for the warfighter," said Ursa Major CEO Dan Jablonsky.Hadley is a 5,000-pound-thrust (lbf) liquid oxygen and kerosene, oxygen-rich staged combustion cycle reusable rocket engine for small vehicles or hypersonic applications. In addition to the two recent hypersonic flights, Hadley flew its first successful flight, achieving high supersonic speeds with Stratolaunch, completing three successful flights in one calendar year. Hadley enables the U.S. Department of Defense to field new mission solutions faster and advances performance metrics of speed, range, and payload.Hadley is the first product in a family of propulsion systems, including liquid rocket engines, solid rocket motors, and in-space propulsion systems, being designed, developed, and produced by Ursa Major.About Ursa MajorUrsa Major is an aerospace and defense company, providing products and solutions for hypersonic, tactical missile, and space mobility systems
DENVER, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ursa Major has been awarded a contract for delivery of fully integrated GEO propulsion systems for a customer focused on critical space missions. The multi-year award totaling $10 to $15 million supports the development, manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing of a full propulsion system capable of six degree-of-freedom maneuverability
In 2023, the US Air Force awarded Ursa Major a contract to develop its Draper and Arroway engines.
WASHINGTON - Rocket propulsion startup Ursa Major is accelerating development and testing of its Draper liquid rocket engine in collaboration with U.S. defense agencies and military contractors.
Ursa Major, which has conducted nearly 300 static test fires this year alone, is leveraging its capabilities to produce agile solid rocket motor solutions at an accelerated pace.