Lead, Technical Accounting

L3HHCM20•Westerville, OH

1d•$91,000 - $195,000•Remote

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a highly skilled accountant to join a fast paced, high performing team ahead of the IPO of our Missile Solutions business. The position will serve as a technical accounting advisor for management on complex financial transactions and reporting matters, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and producing robust documentation packages. The incumbent will partner with cross-functional teams on complex accounting transactions and enterprise-wide projects and liaise with internal and external auditors to support the company’s positions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior accounting experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior accounting experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior accounting experience.
CPA with active license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in contract accounting, preferably including U.S. Government contracts.
Big Four experience with audits of clients that are SEC registrants and/or U.S. Government contractors.
Strong technical and financial acumen.
Previous experience within the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Experience with percentage of completion accounting, including estimates at completion.
Strong project management skills, including demonstrated ability to think end-to-end and manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously.
Leveraging technology to enhance data analytics.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review technical accounting memos and other documentation to support accounting positions.
Monitor accounting policies for required updates and compliance.
Provide guidance on accurate interpretation and effective implementation of business control processes and policies.
Stay abreast of changes in accounting guidance and assess impacts to accounting policies.
Clearly communicate accounting guidance and impacts at the appropriate level (e.g., staff and peers, various L3Harris teams including executive management, external auditors, external advisors).
Develop effective, collaborative relationships with segment and functional teams.
Liaise with external auditors to support the company’s positions.
Assist with financial reporting tasks as necessary.
Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.
Support ad hoc analyses, special projects, and other corporate reporting initiatives as needed.
Ability to obtain US Security Clearance.