Principal Financial Analyst

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 looking for a Senior Principal Financial Analyst or Principal Financial Analyst. This role will offer some telework, but it is not fully virtual and the chosen candidate must be able to regularly work at our office in Falls Church, VA.

This position will work directly with and report to the corporate manager of International Reporting. This role requires coordination with multiple stakeholders, strong analytical and communication skills, and an understanding of the various international accounting and reporting standards and financial reporting requirements that impact our filings. We are looking for an individual that is proactive and can provide process improvements to maximize efficiencies in financial reporting.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with local accounting standards
• Assist in the project management of various foreign statutory audits for corporate entities
• Coordinate statutory financial deliverables and manage audit requests
• Prepare clear and concise audit support, as needed
• Provide ad hoc financial data to key stakeholders
• Analyze underlying accounting records used in preparing statutory financial statements
• Conduct reviews of sector international financial statement filings
• Participate in internal and external kick-off meetings and status meetings

This position can be filled at a higher level based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 6 years of relevant work experience; Master’s degree or CPA may be traded for 2 years of experience. Master’s degree and a CPA may be traded to a total of 3 years of experience
• Public Accounting IF directly relevant may count for up to an additional year of experience for each year of relevant experience

Basic Qualifications Level 4

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 10 years of relevant work experience; Master’s degree or CPA may be traded for 2 years of experience. Master’s degree and a CPA may be traded to a total of 3 years of experience
• Public Accounting IF directly relevant may count for up to an additional year of experience for each year of relevant experience

Basic Qualifications - to be considered for this position you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite of tools, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Exceptional business process, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to work on site at our Falls Church, VA office

Preferred Qualifications - candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Recent Big 4 or regional public accounting firm audit experience (minimum senior associate level)
• Certified Public Accountant
• Prior experience in aerospace & defense industry
• Knowledge of SAP accounting system of record
• Knowledge of Workiva financial reporting system

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,600.00 - $141,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00
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.