Director, Accounting Security Clearance

Position: Director, Accounting with Security Clearance
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Harris 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:

Director, Accounting (Controller) Job Code: 34293

Job Location:

Remote

Schedule:

9/80

Job Description:

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Harris is seeking a Director, Technical Accounting for the Space & Mission Systems segment (SMS), reporting directly to the Senior Director, Segment Controller. This role has overall responsibility for the controller functions of the Sector, including leading a team of analysts of varying degrees of experience who are responsible for program and business related accounting. The ideal candidate for this role has strong technical ASC 606 experience, including its application to both government and commercial contracts, and previous experience in both technical accounting analysis and operational accounting.

Essential Functions:

* Lead a team of professional accountants and finance analysts who provide financial reporting and accounting support, working in multiple US and international based locations

* Ensure controls are designed and operating effectively to address risk and maintain compliance with accounting policies

* Coordinate work during monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles to ensure deadlines are achieved
* "Own" the financial balances resulting from monthly close activities including review of transactions, balances, quarterly and annual schedules, and financial analytics

* Serve as subject matter expert to advise segment leadership and business partners on technical accounting issues, including but not limited to revenue recognition standards

* Research technical accounting matters and prepare well-written memorandums and presentations articulating these matters

* Prepare ad-hoc reporting and assist with special projects, as requested

* Liaise with external auditors to support the company's positions, and support internal and external audit activities as required

* Ability to travel to L3

Harris facillities 10% - 25% or more, based on business needs.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience.

* Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

* In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.

* Demonstrated public accounting experience

* CPA with active license Preferred Additional

Skills:

* Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance.
* Experience drafting/writing technical documents ("memo's"/"white papers").

* Big Four experience, especially with audits or consulting of clients with government business and complex contracts.

* Experience in contract accounting, preferably including U.S. government contracts.

* Project management skills, including demonstrated ability to think end-to-end and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

* Ability to work under consultative direction and set own priorities. In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater

D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $ - $. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $ - $. 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. L3

Harris 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. #LI-AM2 L3

Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3

Harris 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,…