Hybrid Benefits Finance Principal Specialist

RTX; Farmington (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX Corporate is seeking a dynamic Principal Specialist, Benefits Finance in Farmington, CT. You will report to the Director, Benefits Finance and help manage fringe benefit costs, including pension, with a hybrid in-person/remote work arrangement.

Key duties include financial forecasting, preparing disclosures and filings, participating in special projects, and coordinating with vendors and auditors to ensure compliant accounting for benefit plans.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with 3+ years of experience; in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience and knowledge of financial forecasting and analysis.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to independently manage critical projects under demanding schedules.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial forecasts and analysis of company benefit costs related to fringe benefit programs, including pension.
• Assist in preparing financial statement disclosures and annual filings for the company and benefit plans.
• Participate in ad hoc projects such as plan design analysis, process improvements, and mergers/acquisitions due diligence.
• Coordinate with third‑party benefits vendors and internal teams to ensure proper payment and accounting of benefit claims and expenses.
• Support audit activities, including leading calls with auditors, responding to inquiries, and reviewing vendor SOC1 reports.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Analysis

Project management

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Power BI

Alteryx

Excel

Power Query

Job description

RTX Corporate is seeking a dynamic Principal Specialist, Benefits Finance in Farmington, CT. You will report to the Director, Benefits Finance and help manage fringe benefit costs, including pension, with a hybrid in-person/remote work arrangement.

Key duties include financial forecasting, preparing disclosures and filings, participating in special projects, and coordinating with vendors and auditors to ensure compliant accounting for benefit plans.