Principal Financial Analyst

Northrop Grumman; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst to support monthly and quarterly financial close, consolidate financial statements, and maintain month-end reporting packages. The role includes analytics, audit support, and SOX compliance, with duties spanning the preparation of year-end packages and special project reporting.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with 5+ years, or a master’s with 3+ years, and a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with 5+ years of experience or Master’s with 3+ years; 9 years in lieu of degree.
• Experience with financial statements and GAAP
• Must be able to work onsite in McLean, VA
• Public accounting experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist with the sector monthly and quarterly financial close deliverables
• Coordinate and consolidate financial statements
• Maintain month-end closing documentation
• Assist with preparation of year-end financial reporting packages and tax packages
• Prepare financial statement analytics and other quarterly management reports
• Provide audit support related to SOX, internal, and external audits
• Support Financial Reporting SOX compliance and maintain evidence of control operation
• Provide financial reporting support for special projects

Skills

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Audit support

SOX compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Master’s degree in related field

9 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SAP

Hyperion Financial Management

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst

Position Responsibilities and duties include:

• Assist with the sector monthly and quarterly financial close deliverables
• Coordinate and consolidate financial statements
• Maintain month-end closing documentation
• Assist with preparation of year-end financial reporting packages and tax packages
• Prepare financial statement analytics and other quarterly management reports
• Provide audit support related to SOX, internal, and external financial statement audits
• Support Financial Reporting SOX compliance and maintain evidence of the operation of controls
• Provide financial reporting support for special projects

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience or a Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience, Must have 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with financial statements and general accounting principles
• Must be able to work onsite in McLean, Virginia.

Directly relevant Public Accounting may account for an additional year of experience for each year of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public accounting experience
• Certified public accountant
• Experience with SAP and Hyperion Financial Management
• Prior experience in the aerospace and defense industry
• Self-motivated, yet functions well in a team environment
• Detail and results oriented; ability to deliver timely and accurate results under time sensitive conditions
• Analytical; makes recommendations using acquired data and cumulative experience.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.