Principal, Accounting (Assistant Sector Controller)

Job Title: Principal Accounting (Assistant Sector Controller)

Job Code: 44177

Job Location: Palm Bay FL; Rockwall Greenville or Plano TX.

Schedule: 9/80- Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off

L3Harris is seeking a Principal Accountant/Assistant Sector Controller in the L3Harris Space and Mission Systems Segment Maritime to the Maritime Sector Controller this key position will contribute to the organization in the following ways:

Essential Functions:

Build and maintain relationships with business and financial leaders across the sector

Coordinate communicate and track financial reporting requirements and deliverables for the Maritime Sector to ensure on-time delivery

Coordinate and review financial reporting deliverables for Maritimes 7 international business units during monthly quarterly and annual close cycles

Partner with Program Managers to review Estimates at Completion (EACs) on Fixed-Price (FFP) and Cost-Reimbursable (CPFF/CPIF) contracts.

Lead coordinate or participate in process design and documentation process improvements segment and corporate initiatives and other special projects

Support internal and external audits. This includes supporting the DCAA Statutory U.S. GAAP Audits.

Qualifications:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting or Finance.

12 years of accounting experience with Bachelors or 10 years with Masters with comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley requirements

In lieu of a degree a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience

Experience in the monthly quarterly and annual close in a fast- close process with multiple often competing deadlines

Experience in a complex ERP environment with additional systems for reporting

Experience with facilitation with internal and external audits

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards is a plus
• CPA Certification preferred
• Objective thinker problem solver with ability to execute challenging tasks to completion.
• Flexible planner in terms of daily activities with ability to adeptly react to changing requirements and priorities
• Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
• Exceptional organizational skills enabling monitoring of key due dates and activities
• Ability to develop broad cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals

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