Financial/ Principal Financial Analyst for Corporate Accounting

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is seeking a Corporate Financial Analyst. This position will sit out of our office in Falls Church, VA and report to the Manager of Corporate Accounting.
 

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with preparation of financial statement analytics and other management reports.
• Prepare monthly Intercompany Accounting Transfers and international billings that are complex in nature.
• Prepare account reconciliations and assist with resolution of reconciling items.
• Prepare journal entries and related support for routine and non-routine transactions that are material and complex in nature.    
• Work with sectors and other Corporate departments, e.g. government accounting, tax, treasury on routine transactions.
• Interact with foreign and shared service accounting staff to ensure appropriate accounting processes are in place.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and year-end financial reporting packages for corporate entities.
• Assist with the monthly load and consolidation of corporate domestic and international entities into Hyperion Financial Management.
• Assist with SOX, DCAA and IRS audits.
• Maintain documentation to support statement of work.

Basic Qualifications for Financial Analyst:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, and 3 years of relevant work experience; 1 year of relevant work experience with a master's degree.
• Master’s degree or CPA may be traded for 2 years of experience. Master’s degree and a CPA may be traded for a total of 3 years of experience.
• Public accounting experience, IF directly relevant, may count for up to an additional year of experience for each year of relevant experience.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Financial Analyst:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, 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 for a total of 3 years of experience.
• Public accounting experience, IF directly relevant, may count for up to an additional year of experience for each year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

• Public accounting firm experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or actively pursuing licensure.
• Prior experience with SAP and/or HFM.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• Must be able to function in a dynamic organization, effectively managing competing priorities
• Understanding of government contract accounting regulations, cost accounting standards and federal acquisition regulations

Salary Range: $68,100 USD - $102,100 USD

Salary Range 2: $83,800 USD - $125,800 USD

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.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.