Principal, Accounting (Assistant Sector Controller)

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Principal Accountant/Assistant Sector Controller for the Maritime Sector. The role involves coordinating financial reporting across multiple units, reviewing EACs on various contracts, and ensuring timely close cycles.

Reporting to the Maritime Sector Controller, you will lead cross-functional initiatives and participate in audits, with a focus on process improvement and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 12 years of accounting experience with Bachelor’s or 10 years with Master’s with comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in monthly, quarterly, and annual close with tight deadlines.
• Experience in a complex ERP environment with reporting systems.
• Experience with internal and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with business and financial leaders across the sector.
• Coordinate and track financial reporting requirements and deliverables for the Maritime Sector to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate and review financial reporting deliverables for Maritime’s international units during close cycles.
• Review Estimates at Completion (EACs) on Contract types (FFP; CPFF/CPIF).
• Support process design, improvements, and audits across the segment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Principal, Accounting (Assistant Sector Controller)

Job Code: 44177

Job Location:

Palm Bay, FL; Rockwall, Greenville or Plano, TX.

Schedule:

9/80- Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

L3Harris is seeking a Principal Accountant/Assistant Sector Controller in the L3Harris Space and Mission Systems Segment, Maritime Sector. Reporting to the Maritime Sector Controller, this key position will contribute to the organization in the following ways:

Essential Functions:

• Build and maintain relationships with business and financial leaders across the sector
• Coordinate, communicate and track financial reporting requirements and deliverables for the Maritime Sector to ensure on-time delivery
• Coordinate and review financial reporting deliverables for Maritime’s 7 international business units during monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles
• Partner with Program Managers to review Estimates at Completion (EACs) on Fixed-Price (FFP) and Cost-Reimbursable (CPFF/CPIF) contracts.
• Lead, coordinate or participate in process design and documentation, process improvements, segment and corporate initiatives, and other special projects
• Support internal and external audits.This includes supporting the DCAA, Statutory, U.S. GAAP Audits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 12 years of accounting experience with Bachelor’s or 10 years with Master’s with comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley requirements
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
• Experience in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close in a fast- close process with multiple, often competing, deadlines
• Experience in a complex ERP environment with additional systems for reporting
• Experience with facilitation with internal and external audits

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards is a plus
• CPA Certification preferred
• Objective thinker, problem solver with ability to execute challenging tasks to completion.
• Flexible planner in terms of daily activities with ability to adeptly react to changing requirements and priorities
• Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
• Exceptional organizational skills enabling monitoring of key due dates and activities
• Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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