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Manager of Accounting for Acquisitions, Divestitures & Investments

Melbourne, Florida; Albany, New York

Job ID 22121
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Job Title: Manager of Accounting for Acquisitions, Divestitures & Investments  

Job Code: 22121

Job Location: Melbourne, FL OR Remote

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Manager of Accounting position will focus on all aspects of technical and operational accounting associated with acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, and other special projects as assigned.  Day-to-day interactions will involve working closely with the CHQ Controller, Controllers from each of the 4 segments, as well as the Corporate Strategy and Corporate Legal teams as it relates to accounting, integration, and separation activities for potential transactions. An ability to solve problems in a dynamic working environment and build relationships across teams is essential to this role. This position is an outstanding opportunity to support L3Harris strategic growth and operational performance initiatives, with broad exposure to a wide range of transaction-related accounting topics.

Essential Functions:

  • Technical research and documentation associated with potential transactions
  • Cross-functional project management & coordination efforts related to integrations and separations
  • Ownership for monthly & quarterly accounting for strategic investments
  • Technical analysis & documentaiton associated with product line sales across segments, application of ASC 606 & 610
  • Research and support held-for-sale conclusions and monthly/quarterly divestiture accounting
  • Management of gain/loss estimates and working capital settlement, including coordination with Corporate Strategy and Legal teams as needed to finalize purchase price for divested businesses
  • Annually, oversight for valuation and impairment considerations related to international financial statement filings under U.K. GAAP & IFRS
  • Quarterly, management and liason with external auditors and 3rd party valuation and accounting advisors as necessary
  • Minimal travel expectation (less than 10%)

Qualifications:

  •  Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • 3-8 years in public accounting at a nationally recognized firm, or relevant Fortune 500 industry experience
  • Active, inactive or progression towards Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Strong technical and financial acumen (Familiarity and/or expertise in ASC 805, 810, 323, 321, 320, 350, 360, and 820 is a plus)
  • Previous experience within the Aerospace & Defense industry
  • Previous experience with accounting for M&A transactions

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado State, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont and New York State is $86,000 - $159,500 For California, Seattle, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the city of Denver, Washington State and New York City, the salary range for this role is $98,500 - $182,500. 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. L3Harris 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.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris 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, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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