Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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 hiring a Sr. Manager of Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting to be located in our El Segundo, CA location.This position will report to the Director of Financial Reporting and Accounting and will perform and oversee the analysis, preparation and reporting of financial data.Position responsibilities and duties include:Responsibility for the overall Sector financial reporting and accounting close activities, which includes review of monthly and quarterly financial reporting data and analysis in support of the company's U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosure requirementsReview and approval of journal entries in SAP and HFM, including non-routine transactionsAnalyze financial data, trends and variances to provide actionable insights to managementEvaluate the potential effects on all newly established and/or potential accounting principle changes implemented by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, Securities Exchange Commission, and/or any other financial regulatory entitiesInterpret generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) accounting standards and SEC guidance to determine the appropriate accounting and financial reporting treatmentDraft accounting position papers summarizing technical accounting issues, application of accounting guidance to the company, alternatives available and recommendationsSupport annual audit and quarterly review activities with external auditorsLead the Sector's SOX program, including evaluation of risk environment and adequacy of internal controls over financial reportingSupport contract EAC and profitability reviews. Review and provide guidance on revenue recognition and performance obligation conclusions reached under ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with CustomersProvide on-call technical accounting guidance using US GAAP and coordinate research findings and evaluation of alternatives with external auditorsPrepare and present technical accounting training on a regular basisUpdate and maintain accounting policies for new accounting pronouncements and other changesLead, mentor and train staff membersLead or assist with ad-hoc projects, as neededBasic Required Qualifications:Must either have a bachelor's degree in accounting, and 15 years of relevant work experience or a masters degree and 12 years of relevant work experience or a PhD and 9 years of relevant work experiencePublic Accounting/Audit and Assurance directly relevant may count for up to an additional year of experience for each year of relevant experienceBig 4 or recognized public accounting firm audit experience (minimum manager level)Excellent understanding of US GAAP with a strong knowledge of SEC reporting regulationsPreferred Qualifications:Strong project management skillsPrior experience in Aerospace & Defense industry Primary Level Salary Range: $159,500.00 - $239,300.00The 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 respon