Senior Principal Financial Analyst
Requisition ID: R10169973
Category: Business Management
Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America
Clearance Type: None
Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Financial Analyst to join us in the pursuit of top-tier financial performance. This position will report to the Manager of Technical Accounting & SOX and will have the following responsibilities:
Research ASC 842 codification in support of non-routine lease transactions.
Support contract EAC and profitability reviews. Provide guidance on revenue recognition and performance obligation conclusions reached under ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
Serve as ASC 842 Lease Accounting subject matter expert to review routine and non-routine lease transactions.
Draft accounting position papers summarizing technical accounting issues, application of accounting guidance to the company, alternatives available and recommendations.
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting data and analysis in support of the company’s U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosure requirements.
Prepare routine and non-routine journal entries in SAP and HFM.
Prepare periodic filings and related schedules in support of the Sector’s state incentives agreements.
Support special projects on an ad hoc basis.
Liaise with auditors by providing requested PBC items and thoroughly responding to questions in support of the audit.
Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation.
Support the development of presentations for Division and Sector leadership.
Interface and coordinate with business, program, and sector personnel to drive process changes and resolve Sector wide issues.
Mentor and act as a resource to junior members of the team.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related discipline with 8 years of accounting, audit, and/or business management experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of stated experience.
Public Accounting experience (each year of relevant Public Accounting experience counts for 2 years of experience above).
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
CPA License/CPA Candidate in the near term
Experience with SAP and/or HFM
SEC reporting experience
Excellent knowledge of US GAAP
Active DoD Secret clearance
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.