Senior GAAP & Technical Accounting Lead

Northrop Grumman; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in McLean, Virginia seeks a Technical Accounting Manager 3 to lead GAAP research, advise on complex transactions, and update policies. The role reports to the Director of Financial Planning and Reporting and requires on-site work with occasional travel.

Candidates should have a bachelor's in accounting with 9+ years of experience (or a master’s with 7+), CPA license preferred, and the ability to coordinate with external auditors. DoD secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline with a minimum of 9 years of accounting experience.
• Master’s degree in accounting or related discipline with a minimum of 7 years of accounting experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide on call technical accounting guidance.
• Research and analyze application of accounting standards to complex business transactions.
• Draft white papers summarizing technical accounting issues, application of accounting guidance to the company, alternatives available and recommendations.
• Coordinate research findings and evaluation of alternatives with external auditors.
• Prepare presentations of accounting treatment with recommendations and present to senior finance management.
• Update Sector accounting policies for new accounting pronouncements and other changes.
• Prepare and present accounting and policy training on an as-needed basis.
• Review revenue recognition checklists and provide guidance on ASC606.

Skills

GAAP accounting

Financial research

Policy drafting

Executive communication

Education

CPA License

Job description

Northrop Grumman in McLean, Virginia seeks a Technical Accounting Manager 3 to lead GAAP research, advise on complex transactions, and update policies. The role reports to the Director of Financial Planning and Reporting and requires on-site work with occasional travel.

Candidates should have a bachelor's in accounting with 9+ years of experience (or a master’s with 7+), CPA license preferred, and the ability to coordinate with external auditors. DoD secret clearance is required.