Benefits Finance Leader: Pension & Forecasting (Remote)

RTX; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly-hire

Generous 401(k) plan with employer 403

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Specialist, Benefits Finance in a hybrid role based in the United States. You will join the Controllership organization to manage forecasts, provide analyses of benefit costs, and support financial statement disclosures for pension and other benefits.

The role requires collaboration with Finance, HR, and Legal, and offers hybrid work with potential relocation options. Strong accounting knowledge and GAAP/ERISA familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• Solid experience and knowledge of financial forecasting and analysis
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to independently manage critical projects under demanding schedules
• Strong organizational skills; ability to handle competing priorities with attention to detail
• Solid written and communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Responsibilities

• Developing financial forecasts and analysis of Company benefit costs related to fringe benefit programs, including pension.
• Assist in the preparation of the Company’s and the benefit plans’ financial statement disclosures, annual filings, and submissions to the U.S. government.
• Participate in ad hoc special projects, as needed, including but not limited to plan design analysis, process improvement initiatives, and mergers/acquisitions due diligence.
• Work with a variety of third-party benefits vendors and internal contacts to ensure the payment of, and accounting for, benefit claims, expenses, and other financial transactions in accordance with company policies.
• Participate in audit support activities, which may include leading calls with auditors, preparing written responses to audit inquiries, reviewing vendor SOC1 reports, and testing applicable controls, among other items

Skills

Financial forecasting

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Excel

Time management

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Power BI

Power Query

Alteryx

Job description

RTX is seeking a Principal Specialist, Benefits Finance in a hybrid role based in the United States. You will join the Controllership organization to manage forecasts, provide analyses of benefit costs, and support financial statement disclosures for pension and other benefits.

The role requires collaboration with Finance, HR, and Legal, and offers hybrid work with potential relocation options. Strong accounting knowledge and GAAP/ERISA familiarity are essential.