Principal Financial Analyst

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 Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst

This position will report to the Manager of Financial Reporting and perform financial reporting activities for our Defense Systems Sector. This high impact role will work closely with sector, division, and program business management teams. The position will require sitting onsite in McLean, Virginia.

Position Responsibilities and duties include:

• Assist with the sector monthly and quarterly financial close deliverables
• Coordinate and consolidate financial statements
• Maintain month-end closing documentation
• Assist with preparation of year-end financial reporting packages and tax packages
• Prepare financial statement analytics and other quarterly management reports
• Provide audit support related to SOX, internal, and external financial statement audits
• Support Financial Reporting SOX compliance and maintain evidence of the operation of controls
• Provide financial reporting support for special projects

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience or a Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience, Must have 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with financial statements and general accounting principles
• Public accounting experience
• Must be able to work onsite in McLean, Virginia.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified public accountant
• Experience with SAP and Hyperion Financial Management
• Prior experience in the aerospace and defense industry
• Self-motivated, yet functions well in a team environment
• Detail and results oriented; ability to deliver timely and accurate results under time sensitive conditions
• Analytical; makes recommendations using acquired data and cumulative experience.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills