Lead, Accounting

L3HHCM20•Mason, OH

1d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead, Accounting to join the Program Accounting function within the Advanced Effects (AE) Sector, reporting to the AE Sector Controller. This role has responsibility for various Program Accounting functions of the divisions within the Sector, which primarily include accounting for revenue recognition, inventory, and monitoring profit rate changes, among other responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and analytical skills, combined with a strong technical accounting background.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
CPA or progression towards CPA designation
Experience with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
Experience in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close in a fast-paced close process with multiple, often competing, deadlines
Experience with facilitating internal and external audits
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Exceptional organizational skills, enabling monitoring of key due dates and activities
Flexible planner in terms of daily activities with ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong customer service approach, self-directed, assertive, with a positive attitude
Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Experience with Costpoint ERP
Experience with HFM

Responsibilities

Completion of complex Contract Review Worksheets (CRWs) used to determine revenue recognition under ASC 606
Review contract setup in the ERP
Completion of quarterly inventory net realizable value (NRV) assessments for both contract and non-contract inventory
Preparation of the quarterly income statement flux report, explaining in detail the quarterly changes in various line items
Preparation of quarterly estimate-at-completion (EAC) profit change reporting
Calculation and preparation of supporting documentation for monthly accruals, including all program-related accruals such as warranty accruals and adjustments
Preparation of program-related monthly and quarterly Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) schedules
Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements
Preparation of ad-hoc reporting and assistance with special projects, as requested
Support audits (External Audit, Internal Audit, and SOX and Self Evaluation Testing)