Senior Technical Accounting & SOX Financial Analyst

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

We are currently seeking a Senior Principal Financial Analyst to join the Aeronautics Systems Sector Technical Accounting and SOX team. This individual will be responsible for assisting in technical accounting matters and defining and implementing the sector SOX internal controls strategy and framework to drive processes and compliance for all divisions. This role is located in our El Segundo, CA facility.

This position will report to the Manager of Technical Accounting and SOX in the Aeronautics Systems Sector and will have the following responsibilities:

• Evaluating and helping to design the operating effectiveness of SOX internal controls and making recommendations for improvement.
• Working with external and internal auditors and Corporate SOX PMO to plan and implement assessment of the control environment, coordinating timing and execution of process walk throughs and operating effectiveness testing cycles.
• Working with the division and functional teams to perform and monitor SOX internal controls and processes.
• General audit support; including document retrieval, review, and research.
• Supporting ongoing monitoring of internal controls and responding to related inquiries.
• Documenting identified findings and deficiencies and drafting SOX memos, providing guidance on remediation actions, and monitoring remediation activities to completion.
• Performing quarterly and year-end SOX reporting tasks, including administration of SOX certifications for entire sector and reporting to Corporate SOX PMO.
• Assisting with development and implementation of policies and procedures related to internal controls over financial reporting and SOX.
• Support international accounting for the Sector including, statutory filings, engagement letters and monthly entries.
• Draft accounting position papers summarizing technical accounting issues, application of accounting guidance to the company, alternatives available and recommendations.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting data and analysis in support of the company's U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosure requirements.
• Prepare routine and non-routine journal entries in SAP and HFM.
• Support special projects on an ad hoc basis.
• Support the development of presentations for Division and Sector leadership.
• Interface and coordinate with business, program, and sector personnel to drive process changes and resolve Sector wide issues.
• Mentor and act as a resource to junior members of the team.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related discipline with 8 years of accounting, audit, and/or business management experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of stated experience
• Public Accounting experience (each year of relevant Public Accounting experience counts for 2 years of experience above)
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA License/CPA Candidate in the near term
• Aerospace and Defense Industry experience
• Experience with SAP/S4 HANA and/or HFM
• SEC reporting experience
• SOX and technical accounting knowledge and experience
• Excellent knowledge of US GAAP
• Active US Government Secret clearance

Primary Level Salary Range

$117,500.00 - $176,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.