Lead General Ledger Accountant

Rocketdyne• US,

6d•$90,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Lead General Ledger Accountant plays a central role in the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of Rocketdyne’s financial reporting. The position leads complex month-end close activities, supports consolidation accounting, manages high-risk accounts, and implements process improvements to improve the speed and quality of financial reporting. The role requires strong Oracle experience, extensive general ledger expertise, and familiarity with corporate accounting processes. A CPA is preferred. The successful candidate is analytical and detail-oriented, able to manage a fast-paced close calendar, coordinate cross-functional inputs, and guide the team toward disciplined, repeatable processes. The role involves connecting journal entries, subledger activity, and consolidation adjustments, and communicating clearly with stakeholders at every level. The Lead GL Accountant helps ensure accurate and timely close execution, complete and audit-ready consolidation results, reliable Oracle financial data, daily GAAP compliance, and early identification and resolution of financial reporting risks. Success includes well-documented reconciliations, fewer late close adjustments, timely and supported consolidations, improved processes that reduce manual work and errors, and an audit-ready general ledger environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong understanding of US GAAP and corporate accounting principles.
Experience with Oracle Financials (GL, FA, AP, Projects, etc.).
Demonstrated experience leading month-end close and supporting consolidations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

CPA.
Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or government contracting.
Prior experience in a corporate accounting function with multi-entity consolidations.
Experience supporting audits, SOX controls, and financial policy development.
Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze large datasets.
Experience improving close processes, automating manual tasks, or enhancing ERP usage.

Responsibilities

Lead the month-end close process for assigned areas, ensuring timely and accurate completion of accounting activities.
Prepare and review complex balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, leases, fixed assets, prepaids, intercompany, tax accruals, and corporate-level accounts.
Support consolidated financial reporting, including eliminations, consolidation entries, and review of entity-level submissions.
Ensure Oracle GL activity is accurate and aligned with subledger results; lead issue resolution with AP, Payroll, Program Accounting, and other partners.
Drive continuous improvement of close processes, reconciliation quality, and system usage.
Perform technical accounting research and apply GAAP to new or unusual transactions.
Support external audit requests, prepare PBC schedules, and participate in audit walkthroughs.
Maintain and enhance internal controls supporting the financial close and reporting cycle.
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and supporting documentation.
Assist the Assistant Controller with flux analysis, management reporting, and cross-functional initiatives.
Mentor and guide Senior and Staff Accountants involved in close, reconciliations, or project work.