Sr. Mgr. SBU Technical Accounting

RTX•Tewksbury, MA

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Raytheon Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Controllership team has an opening for a Senior Manager, SBU Accounting. This role performs technical accounting activities including research and documentation of accounting matters, application of GAAP to revenue transactions and processes, and support of compliance activities. Responsibilities include participation in technical accounting projects such as policy updates, training, and accounting process activities. The role also supports SBU accounting priorities and provides support to SBU accounting and Raytheon Finance. The role includes interaction with finance personnel and stakeholders across the organization.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Math, Business or a related field, and a minimum of 10 years in finance/accounting experience; or an advanced degree and a minimum of 7 years in finance/accounting experience
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification
Experience in accounting, audit, or program finance in industry or public accounting environments
Experience reviewing contracts or agreements to determine accounting treatment
Experience researching transactions under U.S. GAAP or company policies and documenting conclusions
Application of financial accounting concepts in accounting, audit, or finance activities
Work performed in a matrix organization environment
Preparation of financial analyses and written documentation
Communication of accounting findings in written and verbal formats
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Use of IT systems including data warehouses and ERP systems for financial data processing and reporting
Use of financial reporting software for data analysis and reporting

Responsibilities

Assessment and documentation of accounting issues and provision of implementation guidance and monitoring for SBU Accounting
Support of compliance activities, including reviews and responses to compliance requests for SBU Accounting
Participation in technical accounting projects including policy updates, training, and accounting process activities
Assessment of new awards for revenue recognition, including timing of recognition and identification of performance obligations in accordance with company policy and U.S. GAAP
Review of quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) packages for long-term contracts
Application of U.S. GAAP and company policies to finance activities
Support of external and internal audit activities, including ad-hoc requests, quarterly reviews, and annual audit procedures
Support of internal controls activities and execution of assigned controls in coordination with the SBU Assistant Controller