Principal/Sr. Principal Financial Analyst - Corporate Technical Accounting

Northrop Grumman is looking for a Financial Analyst - Corporate Technical Accounting. This position will work directly with and report to the Manager of Technical Accounting and perform technical GAAP accounting research and other financial analysis as required. this position is located in Falls Church, VA and will require an on site presence on a full time basis. There is no opportunity for a fully virtual location for this role.

The chosen individual will be responsible for the following activities:

• Research and analyze new and proposed accounting pronouncements and application of existing pronouncements to complex business transactions.
• Conclude and provide guidance to the sectors on accounting for leases (ASC 842), revenue recognition (ASC 606), and other accounting topics.
• Draft accounting position papers summarizing technical accounting issues, application of accounting guidance to the company, alternatives available and recommendations.
• Prepare presentations of accounting treatment with recommendations and present to senior finance management.  
• Coordinate research findings with external auditors.
• Review and update internal accounting policies for new accounting pronouncements and other changes.
• Support management in the preparation of various presentations made to the members of the Audit Committee and Senior Management
• Administrate the Company’s accounting research and CPE license subscriptions.
• Prepare and present technical accounting training on a regular basis.
• Provide on-call technical accounting guidance to the sectors and other stakeholders.
• Perform miscellaneous financial analysis as required.    

This role can be filled as a Principal (level 03) or Sr. Principal (level 04) Financial Analyst depending on the years of experience and education outlined below.

Basic Qualifications – to be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skill and abilities listed below:

• Principal Analyst (level 03): Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 6 years of relevant work experience; Master’s degree or CPA may be traded for 2 years of experience. Master’s degree and a CPA may be traded to a total of 3 years of experience. Public Accounting IF directly relevant may count for up to an additional year of experience for each year of relevant experience.
• Sr. Principal Analyst (level 04): Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 10  years of relevant work experience; Master’s degree or CPA may be traded for 2 years of experience. Master’s degree and a CPA may be traded to a total of 3 years of experience. Public Accounting IF directly relevant may count for up to an additional year of experience for each year of relevant experience.
• For both levels: Ability to regularly work on site at our office in Falls Church, VA (this role will offer some telework, but it is not a fully virtual position).

Preferred Qualifications – candidates with these desired skills be given preferential consideration:

• Recent Big 4 or recognized public accounting firm audit experience (minimum senior associate level)
• Strong GAAP accounting proficiency and research experience
• Basic computer and financial analysis skills, including use and understanding of spreadsheets
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience communicating with executives
• Self-motivated and able to function well in a team environment
• Strong project management skills
• Prior experience in Aerospace & Defense industry
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

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.