Principal Financial Reporting Analyst

Northrop Grumman•El Segundo, CA

46d•$94,200 - $141,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst (Level 3) to join us in the pursuit of top-tier financial performance. This position is located onsite in El Segundo, CA and will report to the Manager of Financial Reporting and Accounting. The role involves preparing monthly and quarterly financial reporting data and analysis for SEC disclosure requirements, analyzing program financials, coordinating with finance teams to improve reporting processes, developing presentations for leadership, preparing journal entries, supporting SOX compliance, liaising with auditors, and supporting special projects. The company culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and a drive to achieve the seemingly impossible. Employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work and are part of making history.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related discipline with 5 years of accounting, audit, and/or business management experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of stated experience
Public Accounting experience (each year of relevant Public Accounting experience counts for 2 years of experience above)
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

CPA License/CPA Candidate in the near term
Aerospace and Defense Industry experience
Experience with SAP/S4 HANA and/or HFM
SEC reporting experience
Excellent knowledge of US GAAP
Active US Government Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting data and analysis in support of the company’s U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosure requirements
Analyze program financials, including, but not limited to: financial statement accounts analysis, analysis of aged balances, and other analysis and reporting as assigned
Coordinate with the finance and business management teams to develop strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the financial reporting process
Develop presentations and work papers to support and inform Division and Sector leadership
Prepare non-routine journal entries in S4/HANA and HFM
Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation
Liaise with auditors by providing requested PBC items and thoroughly responding to questions in support of the audit
Support special projects on an ad hoc basis
Support the development of presentations for Division and Sector leadership
Interface and coordinate with business, program, and sector personnel to drive process changes and resolve Sector wide issues