[Hiring] Senior Manager, Accounting @L3Harris Technologies

Role Description

The Accounting Senior Manager will oversee and manage the financial accounting activities within the Missile Solutions (MSL) segment. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting principles and regulations, and leading a team of accounting professionals.

• Manage the monthly General Ledger close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Apply principles of accounting to review and analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital to ensure the accurate delivery of financial reports.
• Manage the monthly financial close across multiple ERP systems, leveraging essential PeopleSoft expertise to ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting.
• Evaluate and implement improvements in processes and systems to enhance performance of job area.
• Communicate within and outside the organization as to changes in policies, practices or approaches.
• Investigate the root cause of accounting discrepancies and/or problems, utilizing the resources available to our segment.
• Support audit activities and requests from external, internal and DCAA auditors, including annual walkthrough and testing of SOX controls.
• Provide leadership and direction to experienced professionals, including guiding their growth and career development.
• Implement and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related accounting experience.
• Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related accounting experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related accounting experience.

Requirements

• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Experience within the aerospace or defense industry.
• Familiarity with government contract accounting and compliance.
• Knowledge of Peoplesoft or similar ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting principles.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Education assistance.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid holidays.