Senior Manager, Accounting

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L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Sr. Manager, Accounting

Job Code: 47192

Job Location: Melbourne, FL or Remote

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Accounting Senior Manager will oversee and manage the financial accounting activities within the Missile Solutions (MSL) segment. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting principles and regulations, and leading a team of accounting professionals.

Essential Functions:

• Manage the monthly General Ledger close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Apply principles of accounting to review and analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital to ensure the accurate delivery of financial reports.
• Manage the monthly financial close across multiple ERP systems, leveraging essential PeopleSoft expertise to ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting.
• Evaluate and implement improvements in processes and systems to enhance performance of job area. Communicate within and outside the organization as to changes in policies, practices or approaches.
• Investigate the root cause of accounting discrepancies and/or problems, utilizing the resources available to our segment. This may require a high degree of problem solving and innovation when information is more difficult to obtain.
• Support audit activities and requests from external, internal and DCAA auditors, including annual walkthrough and testing of SOX controls.
• Provide leadership and direction to experienced professionals, including guiding their growth and career development. Implement and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related accounting experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related accounting experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related accounting experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• CPA or MBA preferred
• Experience within the aerospace or defense industry.
• Familiarity with government contract accounting and compliance.
• Knowledge of Peoplesoft or similar ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting principles.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this remote role in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $120,500 - $223,500. The salary range for this remote role in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York State, Cleveland, Ohio, Vermont, and Virginia is $105,000 - $195,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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