Principal Specialist, General Finance Management (Hybrid)

RTX•Phoenix, AZ

7d•$86,800 - $165,200•Hybrid

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Finance professional to support core accounting, reporting, and financial operations across the business. This role partners closely with Finance, Accounting, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, support month-end and quarter-end close activities and respond to a variety of ad hoc financial requests.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Accounting/Finance experience in multiple disciplines (e.g., program finance, functional-area finance, rates & budgets, material accounting, labor accounting, direct accounting, and overhead accounting).

Nice To Haves

SAP experience
Experience with OneStream
Microsoft suites: Office365, PowerPoint, Excel
Experience with continuous improvement such as Lean, Six sigma, or CORE.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Experience communicating with the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels.
Experience working effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Support internal controls reviews, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end journal entries, and special cross-functional and ad-hoc analysis.
Provide technical and analytical guidance to the site controllers on key metric, deliverable, reporting requirements and ad-hoc analysis.
Build finance capabilities, tools and skills to increase efficiency and value of the Finance team across the business.
Monitor and analyze general ledger activity, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial transactions while supporting month-end and quarter-end close processes.
Serve as a key liaison between Finance, Accounting, and operational teams to facilitate journal entries, provide SAP guidance, and resolve accounting-related inquiries.
Respond to ad hoc financial and accounting requests, including invoice research and resolution, financial reporting support, and analysis of P&L and balance sheet activities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program