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

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado State, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont and New York State is $123K-$229K. 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.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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