Director, Accounting

Director, Accounting

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

We are seeking a Director, Accounting to lead the Accounting, Financial Reporting and Revenue Recognition for the Maritime Sector, reporting to the IMS Segment Controller. This role has overall responsibility for the controller functions of the Sector, including leading a team of analysts of varying degrees of experience who are responsible for program and business related accounting, supported by a matrix relationship with team of accountants within the Segment general accounting team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and analytical skills, including previous experience managing diverse processes and teams, combined with a strong technical accounting background and operational accounting experience.

Essential Functions :

• Lead a team of professional accountants and finance analysts who provide financial reporting and accounting support, working in multiple US and international based locations
• Partner with business representatives to advise on US GAAP and Corporate / Local Policies requirements for accounting impacts of business decisions
• Ensure controls are designed and operating effectively to address risk and maintain compliance with accounting policies
• Coordinate work during monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles to ensure deadlines are achieved
• Own the financial balances resulting from monthly close activities including review of transactions, balances, quarterly and annual schedules, and financial analytics
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements
• Assist with prioritization of work and / or re-distribution when competing deadlines arise
• Prepare ad-hoc reporting and assist with special projects, as requested
• Support Audits (External Audit, Internal Audit, SOX, and Self Evaluation Testing)

Qualifications :

Preferred Additional Skills :

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $123K-$229K in Colorado State, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont and New York State. For California, New Jersey, Seattle, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the city of Denver, Washington State and New York City, the salary range for this role is $141-$262K. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.