Principal, Corporate Accounting

L3HHCM20

1d•$107,500 - $229,500•Remote

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a highly skilled accountant to join a fast paced, high performing team. The position will serve as a technical accounting advisor for corporate and/or business unit 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 a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
CPA with active license
6 or more years of public accounting experience with a Big Four or National firm

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in accounting
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
Previous experience with accounting for M&A transactions
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
Experience with automation digital tools (Alteryx, Python, PowerPlatform)

Responsibilities

Provide expert advice to leadership and business partners on the accounting implications of complex transactions
Prepare and review technical accounting memos and other documentation to support accounting positions
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
Support internal and external audit activities as required
Lead or assist in ad hoc projects such as M&A and other non-routine transactions, as necessary