Manager Business Management - Financial Reporting

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager of Business Management-Financial Reporting. This position will report to the Director of Financial Reporting and Accounting and will perform and oversee the analysis, preparation and reporting of financial data. The role is located in El Segundo, CA

Position responsibilities and duties include:

• Responsibility for the overall Sector financial reporting and accounting close activities, which includes review of monthly and quarterly financial reporting data and analysis in support of the company’s U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosure requirements

• Review and approval of journal entries in SAP and HFM, including non-routine transactions

• Analyze financial data, trends and variances to provide actionable insights to management

• Evaluate the potential effects on all newly established and/or potential accounting principle changes implemented by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, SEC, and/or any other financial regulatory entities

• Interpret generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) accounting standards and SEC guidance to determine the appropriate accounting and financial reporting treatment

• Support annual audit and quarterly review activities with external auditors

• Ensures compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements related to internal controls over financial reporting

• Lead, mentor and train staff members

• Lead or assist with ad-hoc projects, as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Must either have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and 10 years of relevant work experience or a masters degree and 8 years of relevant work experience or a PhD and 6 years of relevant work experience

• Public Accounting/Audit and Assurance may count for up to an additional year of experience for each year of relevant experience

• Big 4 or recognized public accounting firm audit experience (minimum senior associate level)

• Excellent understanding of US GAAP with a strong knowledge of SEC reporting regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong project management skills

• Prior experience in Aerospace & Defense industry

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,100.00 - $199,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.