Manager, Corporate Accounting

RTX (Raytheon); United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX seeks a dynamic accounting professional to join Corporate Accounting in a remote US role, focusing on equity, stock-based compensation, and related technical accounting. You will lead key ledger activities, drive process improvements, and support ERP transformations while collaborating across finance functions.

Ideal candidates have extensive US GAAP expertise, strong analytical and communication skills, and flexibility for peak close periods.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in technical accounting, including researching and applying US GAAP.
• Experience working with quarterly business results, balance sheet and P&L statements and supporting reviews with senior management.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills for all levels of management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to support flexible schedule during peak close periods and occasional after-hours work.
• Ability to travel to the RTX Corporate Office in Farmington, CT as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Corporate ledger activity and oversee technical accounting matters per RTX Policy and US GAAP.
• Lead analytical reviews of balance sheet and P&L, contributing to equity disclosures.
• Identify risks and opportunities and develop recommended resolutions.
• Collaborate with Corporate functions and business units to ensure accurate recording of complex transactions.
• Support ERP implementation activities and improve account reconciliation processes.
• Lead process improvements using CORE framework and AI-enabled efficiencies.
• Develop standard operating procedures and documentation for ERP changes.
• Prepare accounting memos for complex transactions to ensure US GAAP compliance.
• Assist with ad hoc analyses and cross-functional projects.
• Partner with external auditors on quarterly reviews and annual audit with clear documentation.

Skills

Technical accounting

US GAAP

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

ERP knowledge

Education

University Degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

SAP

One

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-05

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-REMOTE

Position Role Type: Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not 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 opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The RTX Corporate & Equity Accounting and Reporting team is seeking a dynamic and driven accounting professional to join the Corporate Accounting organization. The individual will oversee key Corporate ledger activities and support areas involving technical accounting, with a particular focus on equity and stock‑based compensation.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to lead meaningful process improvements, strengthen controls, and shape new standard process documentation as part of the ongoing ERP transformation. The person will address challenging, high‑visibility accounting topics and contribute to how RTX evolves its financial processes for the future. As a key team member, the individual will collaborate closely with a broad network of Corporate functions-including Executive Compensation, Treasury, Benefits Finance, Risk Management, Financial Reporting & Consolidations, and FP&A.

What You Will Do:

• Manage day‑to‑day Corporate ledger activity and oversee technical accounting matters in accordance with RTX Policy and US GAAP. Primary areas of ownership include incentive compensation, stock‑based compensation, equity, captive insurance accounting, risk management accounting, and other specialized Corporate accounting topics
• Lead analytical reviews of Corporate balance sheet and P&L accounts, and prepare or contribute to quarterly and annual financial reporting deliverables related to equity (such as the Statement of Changes in Equity and other equity-related disclosures)
• Identify and evaluate risks and opportunities within assigned accounting areas and develop well‑supported recommendations for resolution
• Collaborate with key Corporate functions and RTX business units to ensure significant, unusual, or complex transactions are recorded accurately and that estimates are updated in accordance with policy.
• Support enterprise‑wide initiatives, including ERP implementation activities and enhancements to account reconciliation processes
• Lead Corporate accounting process improvement initiatives using the CORE framework and related tools, including identifying and implementing AI‑enabled process efficiencies to streamline and shorten the close cycle
• Develop and maintain clear standard operating procedures and process documentation for assigned accounting areas, especially in support of ERP‑related changes
• Support the preparation of accounting memos and documentation for complex or unusual transactions to ensure compliance with US GAAP and RTX policy
• Assist with ad hoc analysis and special projects driven by Corporate leadership or cross‑functional teams
• Partner with external auditors on quarterly reviews and the annual financial statement audit, providing clear and well‑supported documentation and analysis

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
• Experience in technical accounting, including researching and applying US GAAP
• Experience working with quarterly business results, balance sheet and P&L statements as well as providing support and periodic reviews with senior management
• Proven written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate confidently and concisely with all levels of management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Willingness to support a flexible schedule during peak quarter-end and year-end close periods, which may include meetings outside local business hours or occasional weekend/holiday support
• Ability to travel periodically to the RTX Corporate Office in Farmington, CT to support in‑person team meetings, collaboration sessions, and departmental events, as needed.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills

Qualifications We Prefer:

• CPA certification, or progress toward achieving CPA
• Public accounting experience, with exposure to audit, complex technical accounting, and equity-related areas
• At least three years of experience with SAP, One