Associate Director, Commercial Engines Technical Accounting (Remote)

Date Posted: 2026-06-12 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-REMOTE Position Role Type: Remote U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Pratt & Whitney has an immediate remote opportunity for an Associate Director, Commercial Engines Technical Accounting. * Strong location preference for candidates local to the East Hartford, CT area. Consideration given for proximity to other significant RTX locations (Charlotte, NC, Cedar Rapids, IA, Tewksbury, MA, Tucson, AZ). What You Will Do: - Collaborate with the Commercial Engines Campaign Finance and Legal teams to review customer offerings to conclude on accounting implications – both new business campaigns and contract restructurings. - Research, evaluate and document technical accounting conclusions for complex or non-standard contractual terms most frequently pertaining to revenue recognition, contract modifications, lease accounting, warranty and collaboration accounting. - Consider prior deals and consistency of interpretations and interactions with other contractual terms. - Review business cases to validate the appropriate accounting has been modeled and engage with Commercial Engines FP&A on forecasting for the transactions. - Communicate accounting conclusions to senior leadership. - Support the Commercial Engines Campaigns Finance and Legal teams to confirm approval requirements for campaigns or contract modifications and facilitate obtaining the approvals. - Establish a framework for critical considerations to support the operationalization complex accounting matters for non-accounting stakeholders. - Participate in process improvements, reporting enhancements and special projects as needed. - Manage and analyze activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards to control financial resources and compliance with company policies. - Support internal and external audits for process compliance and timely completion. Qualifications You Must Have: - Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 12+ years of experience in accounting or finance; OR an advanced degree in accounting and 10+ years of experience in accounting or finance. - CPA certification. - Strong technical accounting background with a thorough knowledge of US GAAP and SEC regulations and extensive practical experience in the application of accounting concepts, including revenue recognition, collaborations, leasing, goodwill, intangible assets, internal use software, and business combinations. Big 4 audit or advisory experience is strongly preferred. - Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical and problem-solving skills, including technical research. - Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to clearly and concisely document and effectively communicate complex accounting issues to both Finance and Non-Finance personnel. - Ability to successfully manage multiple projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines. - Ability to work with cross-functional teams, domestically and internationally. - Intermediate to advanced excel skills. - Proactive, detail oriented, and able to work independently. - Broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project teams. Qualifications We Prefer: - Strong understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with expert knowledge and practical experience in topics such as revenue recognition, leases and collaborations. - Public accounting experience. - Must be able to communicate and present information to senior and executive leadership - Strong attention to detail. - MS Office Suite experience. - Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA. - Aerospace industry experience. - Experience with business cases or financial models. SAP, OneStream and / or HFM experience. Learn More & Apply Now: In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. *This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.