Manager, Accounting

Collins Aerospace; Chula Vista (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,600 - 276,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Chula Vista, CA, is seeking a senior finance professional to lead accounting and compliance initiatives within a hybrid work model. You will engage in monthly closures, ensure US GAAP adherence, and advise on non‑routine transactions while coordinating with auditors.

The role requires a university degree with 10+ years of experience (or 7+ years with advanced degree), U.S. citizenship, and travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• University degree and minimum 10 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with minimum 7 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• 7+ years of experience in accounting or finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous‑improvement projects related to accounting processes, compliance or other special projects.
• Participate in SBU‑level activities to ensure accounting and compliance topics are identified timely and reported in accordance with US GAAP and company policy.
• Engage in SBU monthly, quarterly, and year‑end consolidations/close, financial reporting and compliance processes.
• Drive compliance with accounting policies and procedures, and collaborate with SBU to devise adequate controls to ensure adherence to regulatory and business requirements.
• Act as senior advisor on handling of non‑routine reporting transactions and on approval of non‑standard journal entries.
• Evaluate accounting policies and procedures, including cost accounting, general accounting, and statutory accounting.
• Support and investigate tax, consolidation and close data.
• Support and investigate intercompany, holding company and fixed‑asset accounting.
• Interact with external auditors on a variety of topics, including technical accounting topics, annual financial statements audit and quarterly reviews.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced, challenging environment that requires managing multiple projects and tasks of different priority for management.
• Be willing and able to travel as needed (expected travel up to 20%).

Skills

Accounting

US GAAP

Financial reporting

Intercompany accounting

Cost accounting

Tax compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA

Job description

Location: US-CA-CHULA VISTA-B107 ~ 850 Lagoon Dr ~ BLDG 107, Mail Zone 1-C

Date posted: 2026-07-02

Country: United States of America

Position role type: Hybrid

U.S. citizenship is required.

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market‑leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunities no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market.

What you will do

• Lead continuous‑improvement projects related to accounting processes, compliance or other special projects.
• Participate in SBU‑level activities to ensure accounting and compliance topics are identified timely and reported in accordance with US GAAP and company policy.
• Engage in SBU monthly, quarterly, and year‑end consolidations/close, financial reporting and compliance processes.
• Drive compliance with accounting policies and procedures, and collaborate with SBU to devise adequate controls to ensure adherence to regulatory and business requirements.
• Act as senior advisor on handling of non‑routine reporting transactions and on approval of non‑standard journal entries.
• Evaluate accounting policies and procedures, including cost accounting, general accounting, and statutory accounting.
• Support and investigate tax, consolidation and close data.
• Support and investigate intercompany, holding company and fixed‑asset accounting.
• Interact with external auditors on a variety of topics, including technical accounting topics, annual financial statements audit and quarterly reviews.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced, challenging environment that requires managing multiple projects and tasks of different priority for management.
• Be willing and able to travel as needed (expected travel up to 20%).

Qualifications you must have

• University degree and minimum 10 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with minimum 7 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• 7+ years of experience in accounting or finance.

Qualifications we prefer

• Experience at one of the Big Four accounting firms.
• Experience in technical accounting and accounting policies.
• CPA.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading a team.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee assistance program with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts second‑opinion program.

Hybrid role: Employees will work both onsite and offsite; onsite ratio will be determined in partnership with a leader.

Salary range: 145,600 USD – 276,800 USD.

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.