Corporate Director, Technical Accounting & Sox Compliance

​CORPORATE DIRECTOR, TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING & SOX COMPLIANCE

Location:

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Date:
Jun 3, 2026

Req

Team: N365 CONTROLLER

Entity: HII Corporate Office

US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes

Full‑Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation:
Relocation assistance will be available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement:
Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Reporting to the Corporate Assistant Controller, the Director oversees the corporation’s technical accounting and SOX compliance functions. The role involves leading the enterprise‑wide SOX compliance program, advising senior leadership on accounting and SOX implications of business decisions, and managing SEC reporting considerations under U.S. GAAP.

• Lead the technical accounting function and serve as a subject‑matter expert in U.S. GAAP and SEC rules.
• Research, analyze, communicate, and document U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Prepare recurring and ad‑hoc memos on complex accounting matters, control deficiencies, impairment indicators, materiality assessments, and related party transactions.
• Implement new U.S. GAAP standards and SEC reporting requirements.
• Oversee technical accounting contract reviews and maintenance of corporate accounting and compliance policies.
• Monitor FASB and SEC standard‑setting and rule‑making activities.
• Review draft SEC filings and provide input on footnote disclosures.
• Assist with ad‑hoc projects supporting management initiatives.
• Lead corporate accounting training on financial reporting and SOX compliance.

• Lead the enterprise‑wide SOX compliance program, including annual SOX compliance planning and risk assessment.
• Provide guidance and best practices for control design, implementation, deficiency assessment, and remediation plans.
• Oversee SOX compliance reporting, status meetings, deficiency assessment, and remediation monitoring.
• Develop and implement controls related to new accounting standards, transactions, processes, and systems.
• Coordinate the process for service organization control reports.

The position could also be located in Newport News, VA.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent in education, training and experience) and a minimum of 10 years of progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; OR Master’s degree and 8 years relevant experience.
• CPA certification or equivalent.

• Experience at a Big 4 accounting firm or a large publicly traded company.
• Expertise in US GAAP, SEC and SOX rules and regulations.
• Experience managing a team.
• Experience in government contracting and/or A&D or similar industry with long‑term construction‑type/production‑type contracts.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management, analytical, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Master’s degree in accounting, finance or an MBA.
• Prior experience with Optro, SAP, Blackline, and/or Workiva Wdesk.

We offer medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans; on‑site health centers; tele‑medicine; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; 401(k) savings plan; financial education and planning tools; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; employee discounts; and early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Some benefits may vary depending on the specific division or work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email  to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address. Additionally, you may also call 1‑844‑849‑8463 for assistance.