Director, Accounting

Director, Accounting

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. 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.

Job Location : Camden NJ or Pam Bay FL. Schedule : 9 / 80 Every Other Friday Off

Job Description

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

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field and minimum 15 years of relevant experience OR Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field with a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience. 3+ years experience with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements 3+ years of experience in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close in a fast-paced close process with multiple, often competing, deadlines 1+ years of experience with facilitating internal and external audits Demonstrated proficiency in Excel U.S. Citizenship to obtain Security Clearance as needed

Preferred Additional Skills

Ability to interact with business stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication skills Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Strong customer service approach, self-directed, assertive, with a positive attitude Exceptional organizational skills enabling monitoring of key due dates and activities Experienced team builder Flexible planner in terms of daily activities with ability to adeptly react to changing requirements and priorities Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals Experience in commercial environments and the Aerospace and Defense industry