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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.

Job Title: Principal, Corporate Accounting

Job Code: 32577

Job Location: Remote Opportunity

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

Job Description:

Seeking to hire a highly skilled accountant to join a high performing team within Corporate Accounting. This position would be a key contributor providing leadership in areas of technical accounting, financial reporting and data analytics. Position is in corporate monitoring and would work with cross-functional teams on complex accounting transactions and enterprise wide projects. Ideal candidate would have experience with digital finance and automation tools to foster technology driven financial decisions.  

Essential Functions:

• Provide expert advice to leadership and business partners on the accounting implications of complex transactions
• Prepare and review technical accounting memos and other documentation to support accounting positions
• Provide guidance on accurate interpretation and effective implementation of business control processes and policies
• Stay abreast of changes in accounting guidance and assess impacts to accounting policies
• Clearly communicates accounting guidance and impacts at the appropriate level (e.g., staff and peers, various L3Harris teams including executive management, external auditors, external advisors)
• Develop effective, collaborative relationships with segment and functional teams
• Liaise with external auditors to support the company’s positions
• Assist with financial reporting tasks as necessary
• Support internal and external audit activities as required
• Lead or assist in ad hoc projects such as M&A and other non-routine transactions, as necessary

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• CPA with active license
• 6 or more years of public accounting experience with a Big Four or National firm

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s degree in accounting
• Experience in contract accounting, preferably including U.S. Government contracts
• Big Four experience with audits of clients that are SEC registrants and/or U.S. Government contractors
• 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
• Experience with percentage of completion accounting, including estimates at completion
• Strong project management skills, including demonstrated ability to think end-to-end and manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously
• Leveraging technology to enhance data analytics
• Experience with automation digital tools (Alteryx, Python, PowerPlatform)

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $123,500 - $229,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $107,500 - $199,500. 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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