Senior Technical Accounting & SOX Financial Analyst

Northrop Grumman • El Segundo, CA

6d • $117,500 - $176,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Financial Analyst to join the Aeronautics Systems Sector Technical Accounting and SOX team at its El Segundo, California facility. The role assists with technical accounting matters and defines and implements the sector’s SOX internal-controls strategy and framework to support processes and compliance across all divisions. The position reports to the Manager of Technical Accounting and SOX in the Aeronautics Systems Sector.

The analyst supports internal-control evaluation, testing, reporting, remediation, and policy development, as well as technical accounting, international accounting, and SEC reporting. The role also prepares journal entries, supports projects and leadership presentations, coordinates with business and sector personnel, and mentors junior team members. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline and 8 years of accounting, audit, and/or business management experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of stated experience.
• Public accounting experience; each year of relevant public accounting experience counts as two years of experience toward the stated experience requirement.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• CPA license or near-term CPA candidacy.
• Aerospace and Defense industry experience.
• Experience with SAP/S4 HANA and/or HFM.
• SEC reporting experience.
• SOX and technical accounting knowledge and experience.
• Excellent knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and help design the operating effectiveness of SOX internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Work with external and internal auditors and the Corporate SOX PMO to plan and implement control-environment assessments, coordinating process walkthroughs and operating-effectiveness testing cycles.
• Work with division and functional teams to perform and monitor SOX internal controls and processes.
• Provide general audit support, including document retrieval, review, and research.
• Support ongoing monitoring of internal controls and respond to related inquiries.
• Document findings and deficiencies; draft SOX memoranda; provide remediation guidance; and monitor remediation through completion.
• Perform quarterly and year-end SOX reporting tasks, including administering sector-wide SOX certifications and reporting to the Corporate SOX PMO.
• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for internal controls over financial reporting and SOX.
• Support sector international accounting, including statutory filings, engagement letters, and monthly entries.
• Draft accounting position papers describing technical accounting issues, application of accounting guidance, available alternatives, and recommendations.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting data and analysis supporting the company’s SEC disclosure requirements.
• Prepare routine and non-routine journal entries in SAP and HFM.
• Support special projects on an ad hoc basis.
• Support development of presentations for Division and Sector leadership.
• Coordinate with business, program, and sector personnel to drive process changes and resolve sector-wide issues.
• Mentor and serve as a resource to junior team members.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior