Cost Controller, Spacecraft

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Cost Controller, Spacecraft 

About Us:

BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun.

We are seeking an experienced Cost Controller to manage the financial activities at our Tukwila, WA facility, which designs and manufactures advanced small satellites. Reporting to the VP & Controller, you’ll be responsible for overseeing our cost and asset management. This position requires expertise in manufacturing processes, cost accounting, and financial analysis. This role is hybrid and is expected to be in BlackSky’s Tukwila, WA office a minimum of two days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Track production costs by monitoring materials, labor, and overhead for accurate job costing.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify and understand deviations from standard costs and budgets.
• Analyze cost structures and margins to help management control expenses and improve profitability.
• Manage capital expenditure projects to ensure alignment with budgets and expected ROI.
• Daily engagement with Supply Chain and Production teams to capture job cost and monitor inventory and manufacturing activities.
• Working together with Engineering on standard costing and potentially capital expenditure projects.
• Supporting site management in understanding and improving cost management practices and achieving cost optimization objectives.
• Prepare and present timely and accurate financial reports to the Corporate Controller and stakeholders.
• Support the monthly close processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
• Participate in internal and external audits (Cost, Inventory, etc.).
• Assist the finance manager in accurate cost allocation and variance assessment.
• Support corporate financial planning and analysis on strategic business decisions, including scenario planning, financial budgets and forecasts.
• Tracking inventory levels and identifying excess or obsolete stock.
• Ensuring Cycle Counts and Physical Inventories are performed according to internal controls.
• Providing insights into inventory usage.
• Analyzing data to find trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Developing and implementing financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Actively looking for and supporting opportunities to lower product costs.
• Navigating and utilizing the PLEX ERP system for data extraction and analysis.
• Identifying and implementing system improvements to support financial processes and ensure robust integration with entity and corporate financial processes.
• Leading the transition towards digital solutions for reporting, analysis, and planning.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• More than 5 years of progressive cost controlling and accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in cost accounting and inventory management.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional projects.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle complex financial issues and provide strategic guidance.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or CMA certification.
• Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and Plex.

Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible, US-based, employees includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
• 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
• Employer matching donations
• Professional development

The anticipated salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $135,00-155,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA.

BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements:
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https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

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The job is in Tukwila, WA. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Tukwila compares. Among the 80 largest places in Washington, Tukwila is #67 by population, #78 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #67 for college degrees (#1 = most), #61 for household income (#1 = highest). Its county, King County, is #1 of 39 counties for average pay ($132,279).

The place in numbers

Tukwila has 21,451 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.3% of the population of Washington. It covers 9 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 2,335 people per square mile. The median age is 35.4, 8% younger than the state median (35.4 against 38.3).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,898 a month (rent plus utilities), 8% above the state median ($1,898 against $1,760). Over a year that is 29.1% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $489,000, which is 6.2 times the median household income ($78,381); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 40.4% of households own their home, 37% below the state average (40.4% against 63.8%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.

Work and pay

The Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area has 2,086,210 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $72,610 a year, 42% above the national median ($72,610 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (212,900 jobs, median $59,660); business and financial operations (201,160 jobs, median $101,950); computer and mathematical (194,970 jobs, median $156,000). The area is most specialised in computer and mathematical (2.8 times) and architecture and engineering (1.4 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($168,110) and computer and mathematical ($156,000). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of King County was 4.8%. 70.2% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in King County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 66.2% drive alone, 6.5% use public transit, 0.5% walk, 12.8% work from home. 14.6% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 14% below the state average (14.6% against 16.9%).

People and education

25.3% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36% below the state share (25.3% against 39.6%). 40.1% of residents were born outside the United States, 160% above the state share (40.1% against 15.4%). The poverty rate is 13.1%, 32% above the state rate (13.1% against 9.9%).

Climate

The warmest month is Aug, averaging 65°F (18.3°C), and the coolest is Dec at 39°F (3.8°C). About 1,230 mm (48 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Nov is the wettest month (188 mm) and Jul the driest (19 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

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Closest cities in this guide: SeaTac (3 miles, rent 13% lower); Burien (3 miles, rent 6% lower); Renton (4 miles, rent 5% higher); Des Moines (6 miles, rent 5% lower). Rent differences are against Tukwila; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Tukwila, WA.

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Median rent in Tukwila is $1,898 a month and median household income $78,381 (ACS 2020–2024).

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• Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
• City and county figures: Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, BEA, BLS QCEW and LAUS, NASA POWER climatology; distances from Census Gazetteer coordinates.

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