Principal Financial Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. seeks a Senior/Principal Financial Analyst to support international reporting and statutory filings from our Falls Church, VA office. The role offers some telework but requires regular on-site presence for coordination with the corporate accounting team.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in accounting with 6–10 years of relevant experience; CPA or Master’s degree may substitute for experience. Public accounting exposure is a plus, with SAP and Workiva skills valued.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, process and attention-to-detail capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders and coordinate international reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory financial statements per local accounting standards.
• Coordinate foreign statutory audits and deliver audit requests.
• Provide ad hoc financial data to key stakeholders and review international filings.

Skills

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Workiva

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman is looking for a Senior Principal Financial Analyst or Principal Financial Analyst. This role will offer some telework, but it is not fully virtual and the chosen candidate must be able to regularly work at our office in Falls Church, VA.This position will work directly with and report to the corporate manager of International Reporting. This role requires coordination with multiple stakeholders, strong analytical and communication skills, and an understanding of the various international accounting and reporting standards and financial reporting requirements that impact our filings. We are looking for an individual that is proactive and can provide process improvements to maximize efficiencies in financial reporting.Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:Prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with local accounting standardsAssist in the project management of various foreign statutory audits for corporate entitiesCoordinate statutory financial deliverables and manage audit requestsPrepare clear and concise audit support, as neededProvide ad hoc financial data to key stakeholdersAnalyze underlying accounting records used in preparing statutory financial statementsConduct reviews of sector international financial statement filingsParticipate in internal and external kick-off meetings and status meetingsThis position can be filled at a higher level based on the qualifications below.Basic Qualifications Level 3Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 6 years of relevant work experience; Master’s degree or CPA may be traded for 2 years of experience. Master’s degree and a CPA may be traded to a total of 3 years of experiencePublic Accounting IF directly relevant may count for up to an additional year of experience for each year of relevant experienceBasic Qualifications Level 4Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 10 years of relevant work experience; Master’s degree or CPA may be traded for 2 years of experience. Master’s degree and a CPA may be traded to a total of 3 years of experiencePublic Accounting IF directly relevant may count for up to an additional year of experience for each year of relevant experienceBasic Qualifications - to be considered for this position you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below:Proficient in MS Office Suite of tools, specifically Excel and PowerPointExceptional business process, analytical skills, and attention to detailAbility to work on site at our Falls Church, VA officePreferred Qualifications - candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:Recent Big 4 or regional public accounting firm audit experience (minimum senior associate level)Certified Public AccountantPrior experience in aerospace & defense industryKnowledge of SAP accounting system of recordKnowledge of Workiva financial reporting systemPrimary Level Salary Range: $94,600.00 - $141,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00The 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.