Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Financial Analyst (Level 4) to join us in the pursuit of top-tier financial performance.
This position is located onsite in El Segundo, CA and will report to the Manager of Financial Reporting and Accounting and will have the following responsibilities:
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting data and analysis in support of the company’s U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosure requirements
Analyze sector-level and program balance sheet and P&L, including, but not limited to: program sales and operating margin fluctuations, home office transactions, accounting for non-routine transactions, analysis of significant balance sheet accounts, and other ad hoc analytical requests
Coordinate with functional, program, and division personnel to drive process changes and resolve Sector wide issues
Coordinate with the finance and business management teams to develop strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the financial reporting process
Develop presentations and work papers to support and inform Division and Sector leadership
Prepare non-routine journal entries in S4 HANA and HFM
Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation
Liaise with auditors by providing requested PBC items and thoroughly responding to questions in support of the audit
Support special projects on an ad hoc basis
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)
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
CPA License/CPA Candidate in the near term
Preferred Qualifications:
Aerospace and Defense Industry experience
Experience with SAP/S4 HANA and/or HFM
SEC reporting experience
Excellent knowledge of US GAAP
Active DoD Secret clearance
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.