Accounting Director - Level 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As an Accounting Director – Level 1, located in McLean VA, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

This individual will report to the Space Systems Vice President and Controller and will oversee the monthly and quarter close process, provide technical GAAP accounting and financial analysis research, and lead the Sector’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance team and processes.  This high impact and high visibility role will work closely with the Sector’s division business management organization in collaboration with the enterprise’s shared service centers and corporate planning and reporting.  This role requires coordination with multiple stakeholders, strong analytical and communication skills, and an understanding of the company’s public financial reporting requirements.

In this job, you will:

• Lead completion of month end financial reporting close activities for the Space Sector.
• Perform and review analysis over monthly financial statements and reporting results to senior leadership.
• Review quarterly financial information used to create the Company’s 10-Q, 10-K, and earnings releases.
• Lead the SOX team and related sector SOX PMO requirements, processes, and controls.
• Oversee the technical accounting organization and conclude on application of accounting standards to complex business transactions.
• Provide guidance on revenue recognition accounting under ASC606, review estimates at completion (EAC), and quarterly earnings adjustments.
• Provide guidance to divisions and business units to ensure reporting compliance.
• Interface with financial shared services to support appropriate transactional accounting.
• Participate with Corporate Financial Reporting and Accounting Consultation groups on existing and emerging financial accounting and reporting requirements to ensure sector alignment.
• Provide Master Process Ownership of critical financial reporting SOX controls.
• Develop, coach, and evaluate a team of direct reports, providing on-the-job training, prioritization of tasks, promote the free exchange of ideas, and foster a team environment.
• Provide reporting input and support for business systems, including Costpoint, SAP and Hyperion, including thought leadership for business system upgrades.
• Support leadership team with ad hoc requests, including opportunities for cross functional collaboration within the organization. 
• Prepare executive briefings and present to senior leadership.

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering inclusivity. Skilled in building diverse teams and customer trust, you communicate well, champion excellence, and embrace change.

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Why You? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of professional experience in Accounting, Business Management and Finance including people management experience – OR – Master’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience in Accounting, Business Management and Finance including people management experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• Skilled in the use of MS Office Suite, SAP, Hyperion and Costpoint.
• Experience presenting financial data to executive leadership.
• Demonstrated success in developing and leading functional and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• US Citizenship is a prerequisite. 

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in financial accounting and reporting in Aerospace & Defense industry.
• Strong GAAP accounting proficiency and research experience.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. 
• You create trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. 
• You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change. 
• You ensure that your team has the information and tools needed to perform at their best. 
• You demonstrate our committed pursuit of applying innovation to meet the requirements of our customer. 
• You create and execute strategies that result in sustainable value creation that delivers measurable results.   

About Space Sector: Offering satellite, payload, directed energy, and electronics for security and civil markets. We're built on innovative, cost-effective aerospace/defense solutions, ensuring mission success. Join our revolution, where the impossible becomes possible.

About Business Management: Integration of sector financial/business strategies to support of company and sector-wide objectives, including accounting operations, contracts management, pricing and estimating, compliance and asset and property management.

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Salary Range: $173,300.00 - $259,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.