Senior Manager, Financial Reporting

General Dynamics•Reston, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. With over 115,000 employees in 65 countries, we operate globally through four business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Marine Systems, and Technologies. As a Corporate Headquarters employee, working in Reston, Virginia, you will gain a broad understanding of the General Dynamics’ portfolio; work with accomplished professionals; and grow your career while your leadership invests in your continued professional success. General Dynamics is committed to helping our employees and their families lead healthy, productive lives. General Dynamics offers a wide array of plans in its flexible benefits program with options to help our employees succeed at work and at home. General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Employer that is committed to hiring a talented workforce.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Accounting or related discipline or the equivalent combination of education and experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the job
CPA
8 years’ experience in “Big 4” public accounting or comparable relevant industry experience.
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
Ability to work with minimal direction, set priorities and handle multiple tasks, demonstrate good planning and organization skills and act with appropriate business judgment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to completeness and accuracy.
Exemplary professional communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with senior executives.
Strong public speaking/presentation skills.
Full proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Aerospace & Defense industry technical issues preferable.
Experience with Workiva cloud-based SEC reporting and generative AI is desirable.

Responsibilities

Oversee the preparation of the consolidated financial statements, internal management financial information and analysis, and public earnings releases.
Oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings (Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K), securities registration statements (Forms S-3, S-4) and other regulatory filings, as necessary.
Research technical accounting matters and implement newly issued accounting standards and SEC rule-making releases across business units.
Consult with business unit financial management on technical accounting matters.
Draft and update internal accounting policies and guidance.
Prepare internal presentations on accounting and financial reporting matters for senior management, the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.
Liaise with independent auditors.
Other duties and projects as assigned.