Sr Principal Technical Accounting Analyst

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Technical Accounting Analyst based out of Linthicum, MD. This onsite position may be staffed as a hybrid role. This position offers the 9/80 schedule.

What You’ll Get to Do
The Principal Technical Accounting Analyst will report to the Manager of Technical Accounting and perform technical GAAP accounting research and other financial analysis as required. This high impact and high visibility role will work closely with the Sector’s division business management and Sector leadership team. The chosen individual will be responsible for the following activities:

• Providing on-call technical accounting guidance to leadership as well as other key stakeholders.
• Researching and analyzing accounting guidance and applying it to complex business transactions.
• Reviewing revenue recognition checklists and providing guidance on the application of ASC 606.
• Reviewing lease arrangements and determining the appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with ASC 842.
• Drafting accounting position papers to summarize technical accounting issues and the application of accounting guidance to the company including relevant alternatives and recommendations.
• Preparing presentations of accounting treatment with recommendations for sector leadership.
• Updating sector accounting policies for new accounting pronouncements and other changes.
• Preparing and presenting sector accounting policy training on an as-needed basis.
• Supporting the internal audit process as a liaison between sector and the internal audit function.
• Coordinate with internal auditors and facilitate responses and timely closure of actions by auditees.
• Performing miscellaneous financial analysis including but not limited to balance sheet review, fluctuation analysis and financial statement presentation.
• Tracking key accounting items and communicating impact to sector leadership.

This role can be filled at the Principal Financial Analyst (03) or Senior Principal Financial Analyst (04) level depending on relevant experience and completed education.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience - OR - a Master’s degree in accounting or related field with a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience
• CPA*
• Recent Big 4 or recognized public accounting firm audit experience**
• The ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the time.
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong GAAP accounting proficiency and research experience
• Prior experience with SAP and/or Hyperion Financial Management
• Understanding of government contract accounting regulations, cost accounting standards and federal acquisition regulations 
• Experience presenting financial analysis to team and management - including Executive level management
• Prior experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry
• Strong project management skills

*CPA will be weighed as 1 additional year of experience

**Directly relevant Public Accounting may account for an additional year of experience for each year of relevant experience

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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