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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

L3Harris Trenchant

Accountant

North Sydney, NSW

About the Opportunity:

Trenchant is an elite global team of engineers and security researchers charged with building world-class computer security products. .Trenchant is a a key component of L3Harris’ Intelligence and Cyber International Division. We are a trusted, discrete partner furnishing security products, consultancy, training and integration services to allied security, defence, and law enforcement agencies.

Reporting to the Division’s Financial Controller, the successful candidate will be expected to deliver the following key outcomes:

• Meet all internal and external reporting deadlines with accurate and comprehensive financial analysis.
• Demonstrate a collaborative approach with functional leaders through a clear understanding of cost drivers and accurate cost forecasting.
• Provide timely, insightful variance analysis against budgets and forecasts to support informed decision-making.
• Consistently operate with integrity and uphold the highest ethical and professional standards.

Responsibilities

This role will be responsible for a broad range of financial and operational duties, including but not limited to:

• Mentoring and supervising the Assistant Accountant. 
• Maintain all financial records, including sales and purchase invoices, cash transactions, and general journals.
• Review and submit indirect tax and GST filings, ensuring compliance across Australia, New Zealand, UK and Canada.
• Reconcile and review all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and associated reporting.
• Oversee credit control activities and provide regular reporting on debtor ageing and status.
• Review detailed payroll data from external providers to ensure accuracy and manage related tax submissions and employee queries.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Submit accurate monthly actuals and supplemental data into the Oracle Hyperion Financial Management system, ensuring adherence to L3Harris group deadlines.
• Review statutory reports on a monthly and quarterly basis for compliance and accuracy.
• Maintain and reconcile the rolling cash flow forecast.
• Support the Financial Controller with corporate tax compliance, external audits, and preparation of statutory accounts.
• Collaborate with functional leaders and the FP&A team to analyse expenditure, explain variances, and contribute to forecast updates.
• Assist in the documentation, development, and implementation of finance policies and procedures, including those related to SOX and FCPA compliance.
• Participate in system testing and upgrades for the Deltek CostPoint ERP system.
• Provide support across other areas of the finance function as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

AU or NZ citizenship required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA qualification (or equivalent) is required.
• 5–7 years of commercial accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance is advantageous.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with stakeholders across all levels of the business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Prior experience with Deltek CostPoint is advantageous but not a requirement.

About L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defence technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defence and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 48,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries

A few of our employee benefits are:

• An additional week of leave per annum plus the option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks additional annual leave.
• 9-day fortnight option
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working where possible
• Flexible annual leave (buy & sell up to 2 weeks)
• Salary continuance insurance (SCI pays 75% of your base salary and bonus for up to2 years)
• Discounted private health insurance
• Life & Total Permanent Disability Cover
• Novated Car Leasing

Important to know

Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require an Australian or New Zealand nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet eligibility requirements.

Eligibility and clearance process information can be found at;

https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances/about/overview

L3Harris respectfully requests no agency submissions at this time.

As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.