Strategic Benefits Finance Lead (Hybrid-Remote)

RTX; Clovis (CA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

3 weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX Corporate is seeking a dynamic Principal Specialist, Benefits Finance, reporting to the Director, Benefits Finance. This hybrid in-person/remote role supports the Benefits Finance department, overseeing accounting, reporting, funding, and forecasting for active and post-retirement benefits across global teams.

Responsibilities include forecast development, disclosures, ad hoc projects, and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with minimum 3 years of experience or, in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
• Solid experience and knowledge of financial forecasting and analysis.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage critical projects under demanding schedules.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to handle competing priorities with attention to detail.
• Solid written and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial forecasts and analysis of Company benefit costs related to fringe benefit programs, including pension.
• Assist in the preparation of the Company’s and the benefit plans’ financial statement disclosures, annual filings, and submissions to the U.S. government.
• Participate in ad hoc special projects, including plan design analysis, process improvement initiatives, and mergers/acquisitions due diligence.
• Work with third-party benefits vendors and internal contacts to ensure payment of and accounting for benefit claims, expenses, and other financial transactions.
• Participate in audit support activities, including leading calls with auditors and reviewing vendor SOC1 reports.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Experience 5+ years

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Power BI

Power Query

Alteryx

Job description

RTX Corporate is seeking a dynamic Principal Specialist, Benefits Finance, reporting to the Director, Benefits Finance. This hybrid in-person/remote role supports the Benefits Finance department, overseeing accounting, reporting, funding, and forecasting for active and post-retirement benefits across global teams.

Responsibilities include forecast development, disclosures, ad hoc projects, and vendor coordination.