Associate Director, Internal Controls (Hybrid)

RTX•Farmington, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

RTX's Corporate Internal Controls Team is seeking a dynamic finance professional for an Associate Director role. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a candidate looking to expand their Accounting and Audit experience through deep exposure to a complex, fast‑paced, global business environment. The Internal Controls Associate Director leads the RTX Corporate controls team, who is responsible for Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and the Company’s Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance program. The team establishes corporate internal control requirements, ensures compliance with SOX, and provides support to both the Businesses and Corporate teams on broader financial reporting initiatives. As a member of the RTX Corporate Controls Team, you will also partner with Finance and Digital Technology (DT) leaders across the Company and gain a top‑down view of processes that materially impact RTX’s financial reporting. This role offers extensive visibility, cross‑functional collaboration, and the opportunity to influence control design and financial integrity across the enterprise.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience
Minimum 5 years experience in internal or external auditing, accounting, or finance
Working knowledge of US GAAP, COSO’s Internal Control-Integrated Framework, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX)
Proven leadership skills; experience leading teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Copilot)

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of risk assessment, control analysis, audit procedures, and auditing standards
Experience performing internal control testing related to SOX compliance
CPA or CPA candidate preferred
Detail oriented
Analytical thinker
Self-motivated, able to work independently and lead a team environment
Ability to own actions from cradle to grave, ensuring both successful and sustained outcomes
Effective organizational skills are required to ensure key milestones are met
Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational and time management skills
Proactive, creative, and innovative approaches to problem solving; critical and reasonable thinking
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to establish processes to drive efficiencies and improve performance.
Selfstarter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, while also leading teams, setting priorities, and driving results
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to research, analyze and resolve issues independently
Demonstrated professional skepticism and sound judgment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and professionally at all levels of the organization
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and be attentive to detail
Ability to prioritize workload and manage competing priorities with limited oversight

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the RTX Corporate Internal Controls team, including two direct reports and a broader team of four. Ensure effective work allocation, coaching, and ongoing professional development
Lead the annual SOX scoping process and communicate updated internal control requirements across the Company
Oversee design and operating effectiveness assessments of RTX Corporate functions by reviewing control testing performed throughout the year, including evaluating proposed changes to test plans and test attributes
Monitor control deficiencies across RTX; partner with control owners, Business teams, and Digital Technologies (DT) control leads to develop remediation plans and track progress to resolution
Oversee the team’s evaluation of service auditor reports (e.g., SOC 1), including assessing risks, reviewing findings, and ensuring appropriate complementary user entity controls are documented
Review and approve updates to the Company’s control descriptions and test attributes to reflect business changes, process centralization, or system transformations
Implement new controls or modify existing ones in response to new accounting standards or regulatory requirements
Provide guidance, education, and training on internal controls to Business Units and Corporate functions; lead monthly internal control council meetings
Support finance transformation initiatives and identify opportunities for centralization, standardization, and automation of control‑related processes
Lead enterprise‑wide process improvement projects and corporate initiatives using the CORE framework and tools
Develop and deploy an AI governance risk and control framework as the use of AI expands
Serve as a primary liaison to the Finance COE team responsible for administering Archer, the enterprise‑wide internal control solution. Drive tool enhancements and further deployment opportunities
Present on internal control topics to senior leadership in various forums; provide recommendations on improving control design and operating effectiveness
Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external auditors
Support special projects, system implementations and one‑time control evaluations