Senior Specialist, Internal Audit

Senior Specialist, Internal Audit

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

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 Location: Melbourne, FL; Remote Opportunity

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

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a qualified individual to join our diverse Internal Audit team.

The Sr. Specialist, Audit – Government Compliance position is an exciting opportunity to enhance compliance and business expertise through audits and special projects. The role ensures compliance with regulations and controls by examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation; and recommending opportunities to strengthen the internal control structure.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and maintain working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (including the Department of Defense and other agency Supplements) and Government Compliance subject areas including but not limited to: Cost Accounting Standards; DFARS business systems (accounting, estimating, MMAS, EVMS, property, purchasing); Contract Administration; Proposal Development; Truthful Cost Or Pricing Data
• Independently and objectively plan and execute audits in accordance with professional auditing standards
• Assist in development and continuous improvement of audit work programs to include sampling methodology and specific audit steps to be performed
• Prepare time and resource budget estimates to perform the audit
• Identify and analyze related key controls, processes, and systems to determine effectiveness
• Effectively interact with and communicate audit status and results to internal audit and business unit management, with emphasis on discussing deficiencies and understanding corrective actions
• Serve as a Government Compliance Subject Matter Expert within the Internal Audit function
• Monitor and assess changes in federal regulations, compliance requirements, and government audit programs
• Prepare formal written work papers and reports, documenting audit work performed, and expressing conclusions
• Perform special reviews and internal investigations, as required
• Interface with company-wide Compliance groups
• Travel up to 20%

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field and a minimum of 6 years prior auditing experience. Graduate Degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 4 years prior auditing experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CAS
• DFARS business system experience (accounting, estimating, MMAS, EVMS, property, purchasing)
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Relevant certification (CPA, CIA, or CDFM)
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence tools
• Experience working for a government contractor
• Detail oriented with good organizational skills and capable of multi-tasking
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A proactive self-starter who is also capable of working effectively in a team environment
• Ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance