Principal Specialist Accounting & Controllership

Date Posted:

2026-01-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-FARMINGTON-0004 ~ 4 Farm Springs Rd ~ 4 FARM SPRINGS

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join our Enterprise Services team: 

Brief Description of Department

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual within the RTX Enterprise Services – Controllership and Compliance team. This organization offers opportunity for this individual to be part of a growing accounting department and develop processes to sustain flexibility as business needs change. Job responsibilities are subject to change based upon alignment of processes within this developing organization.

What You Will do:

• Assist leadership with initiatives to provide feedback on how to improve fixed asset processes along with the implementation of changes.
• Represent the fixed asset organization working with individuals at all levels across the organization.
• Perform fixed asset tasks (reconciliations, monthly closing/ journal entries, depreciation analysis, disposals, transfers, & capitalization requests) along with analysis of balance sheet accounts.
• Application of fixed asset policy in daily tasks and provide policy guidance to internal customers.
• Assist with ad-hoc requests including SAP/Tool Go lives, tax reporting and audit requests.
• Provide guidance and coaching to fixed asset team members related to system, policy, and procedure related questions.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field and at least 5 years relevant experience or an advanced degree and 3 years’ experience gained in corporate accounting setting.
• At least 3 years knowledge of or experience with current enterprise finance and accounting systems such as: HFM, Onestream, SAP, JDE and month end close procedures.
• At least 3 years’ experience with and knowledge of US GAAP Accounting.
• At least 3 years hands-on experience performing fixed asset accounting activities such as reconciliations, depreciation, capitalization, transfers, and disposals in a corporate accounting environment?

Qualifications We Prefer:

• CPA/MBA
• Proven verbal and written communication skills, good business acumen and ability to brief all levels of management.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and database reporting skills.
• Analytical, planning, and organizational skills to solve problems and recommend comprehensive solutions.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Proven experience in a fast paced, deadline driven environment as well as the ability to maintain a service-oriented demeanor with professionalism in sensitive and challenging situations.
• Experience in SAP and Onestream

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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Role Type: Hybrid

• This is a hybrid role, eligible candidates must reside near the RTX hub in Cedar Rapids IA,  or Farmington/Hartford CT.

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role: 

• Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote....

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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