Accounting Controls & Special Projects Manager

Location

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB4 ~ 836 North St ~ INNOVATION BLDG

United States of America

Hybrid

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

You will be working for an organization led by the Assistant Controller that collaborates within Finance and across functional areas. Reporting to one of the Directors in Accounting and Controllership, the Manager of Accounting Controls & Special Projects will be part of an accounting team responsible for supporting the Finance function and other functions on acquisitions and divestitures projects.

In this role, you will partner with team members across the Controllership organization and stakeholders in various functions to understand issues, evaluate accounting solutions, and support business initiatives. The successful candidate will apply analytical concepts based on facts and circumstances and communicate information across functions and the business.

• Support acquisition and divestiture accounting projects for the company, including preparing and reviewing financial analyses
• Develop monitoring programs for controls remediation, including assessing process improvements, implementing practices and procedures, and using monitoring mechanisms to support continued compliance
• Assist in the research and preparation of technical accounting positions to support business unit objectives and transaction structures
• Apply knowledge of U.S. GAAP and operating results to prepare financial statements and associated accounting records
• Support compliance with RTX policies and procedures, Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements, and other internal control requirements through testing, monitoring, and internal reporting of compliance matters
• Participate in projects and initiatives to improve processes, systems, templates, and tools to support the financial reporting and internal financial control environment

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Our cross‑functional approach to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and special projects provides exposure to multiple disciplines for the Manager of Accounting, Controls, & Special Projects role including:

• Experience supporting technical analyses and research related to business transactions, accounting considerations, and financial models
• Interaction across functions, including engagement with RTX sites and teams across businesses and corporate functions

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
• Experience with U.S. GAAP accounting and financial reporting requirements
• Experience supporting internal controls compliance, including Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements
• Experience researching and documenting technical accounting matters

• Experience performing, testing, and evaluating SOX controls
• Understanding of business processes including cost flows, revenue accounting, inventory management,…