Principal Specialist, General Finance Management; Hybrid

Location: US-AZ-PHOENIX-1007 ~ 1007 E University Dr ~ 1007 E UNIVERSITY DR

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Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-PHOENIX-1007 ~ 1007 E University Dr ~ 1007 E UNIVERSITY DR

Position Role Type: Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's 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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Finance professional to support core accounting, reporting, and financial operations across the business. This role partners closely with Finance, Accounting, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, support month-end and quarter-end close activities and respond to a variety of ad hoc financial requests.

• Support internal controls reviews, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end journal entries, and special cross-functional and ad-hoc analysis.
• Provide technical and analytical guidance to the site controllers on key metric, deliverable, reporting requirements and ad-hoc analysis.
• Build finance capabilities, tools and skills to increase efficiency and value of the Finance team across the business.
• Monitor and analyze general ledger activity, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial transactions while supporting month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Serve as a key liaison between Finance, Accounting, and operational teams to facilitate journal entries, provide SAP guidance, and resolve accounting-related inquiries.
• Respond to ad hoc financial and accounting requests, including invoice research and resolution, financial reporting support, and analysis of P&L and balance sheet activities.

• Gain valuable experience in financial planning and operational strategy.
• Develop strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Accounting/Finance experience in multiple disciplines (e.g., program finance, functional-area finance, rates & budgets, material accounting, labor accounting, direct accounting, and overhead accounting).

• SAP experience
• Experience with One Stream
• Microsoft suites:
  Office
  365, PowerPoint, Excel
• Experience with continuous improvement such as Lean, Six sigma, or CORE.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience communicating with the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Experience working effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Some of our competitive benefits…