Payroll and Labor Accounting (Hybrid)

RTX•Richardson, TX

28d•$107,500 - $204,500•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a great opportunity for an experienced and strong accounting leader to join the Enterprise Services (ES) Accounting & Compliance organization as a Manager over Payroll/Labor Accounting for the Raytheon business units. This role will lead a broad set of financial responsibilities including assisting in the month end close process, management reporting, and audits. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA. RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

Requirements

A University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
Experience gained in a large corporate/public accounting/private industry setting with at least 3 years of management experience.
5+ years of experience in and knowledge of current corporate payroll and labor accounting practice including controls and compliance with US GAAP and U.S. government cost accounting standards (CAS).
5+ years of experience with enterprise finance software SAP and Blackline.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical, problem-solving, collaboration and process-improvement skills.
Strong communication, strategic thinking and leadership skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including Excel.
Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
Proven experience in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee Payroll Accounting process including: Manage the monthly financial close.
Preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations and analysis.
Mapping of payroll files into Enterprise-wide SAP instances.
Required Government reporting and Government Audit oversight.
Labor Accounting for the Raytheon business units.
Participate in strategic financial projects including upgrades and implementation of ERP software.
Drive initiatives that improve operational effectiveness and efficiency while complying with our internal control framework.
Focus on process improvement and alignment across Strategic Business Units (SBU’s) to drive accuracy and efficiency.
Cultivate a culture focused on controls and compliance with US GAAP, RTX Policy and U.S. government cost accounting standards (CAS).
Lead and/or participate in critical projects, collaborating with Payroll Operations, Payroll Tax, HR, Benefits Finance, 3rd party vendors, Digital Technology, Internal Controls and the SBU’s.
Present to senior leadership in various forums and meetings.