Senior Principal Financial Reporting Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Financial Analyst to join their team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position involves preparing financial reports, analyzing data for SEC compliance, and collaborating with various teams for efficiency improvements. Candidates should have extensive accounting experience and a relevant degree.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO) for vacation

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting, audit, or business management experience with Bachelor's degree.
• Public Accounting experience preferred; CPA License or candidate in near term.
• Experience in A&D Industry and SEC reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting data and analysis.
• Analyze sector-level and program balance sheet and P&L.
• Coordinate with teams to drive process changes and resolve issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, Accounting, or related discipline

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

SAP/S4 HANA

HFM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At 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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Financial Analyst (Level 4) to join us in the pursuit of top-tier financial performance.

This position is located onsite in Redondo Beach or El Segundo, CA and will report to the M anager of F inancial R eporting and A ccounting and will have the following responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting data and analysis in support of the company’s U.S. Securit ies and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosure requirements

• Analyze sector-level and program balance sheet and P&L , including, but not limited to: program sales and operating margin fluctuations, home office transactions, accounting for non-routine transactions, analysis of significant balance sheet accounts, and other a d hoc analytical requests

• Coordinate with functional , program, and division personnel to drive process changes and resolve Sector wide issues

• Coordinate with the finance and business management teams to develop strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the financial reporting process

• D evelop presentations and work papers to support and inform Division and Sector leadership

• Prepare non-routine journal entries in S 4 HANA and HFM

• Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation

• Liaise with auditors by providing requested PBC items and thoroughly responding to questions in support of the audit

• Support special projects on an ad hoc basis

• Mentor and act as a resource to junior members of the team

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, Accounting, or related discipline with 8 years of accounting, audit, and/or business management experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of stated experience

• Public Accounting experience (each year of relevant Public Accounting experience counts for 2 years of experience above)

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• CPA License/CPA Candidate in the near term

Preferred Qualifications:

• A&D Industry experience

• Experience with SAP/S4 HANA and/or HFM

• SEC reporting experience

• Excellent knowledge of US GAAP

• Active DoD Secret clearance

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Salary Range: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00 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.