Manager Finance 2
Onsite
Northridge, CA, United States
Northridge, CA, United States
Posted 15 days ago
Job Details
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 Defense Systems is seeking a Business Unit Financial Planning, Reporting, and Analysis Manager to join us in the pursuit of top-tier financial performance in the Advanced Weapon Business Unit. The position is based out of based out of Northridge, CA and will report to the Business Unit Director of Business Management.Responsibilities and essential functions include, but are not limited to:
- Manage a small team of analysts and to oversee and coordinate all aspects of the Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closes, including assigned journal entries, accruals, and overall maintenance of general-ledger accounts
- Manage the Accounting Functions of General Ledger, AR, AP, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, Payroll and Tax
- Development of the consolidated Long Range Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan
- Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance
- Work with the finance, scheduling, and business management teams to develop strategies to improve portfolio financial performance based on metrics
- Internal and external audit support
- Support the development of presentations for, and occasionally brief to, Division/Sector/Corporate leadership
- Modeling and analytics support for business development pipeline reviews, business management annual operating plan analysis and investment planning
- Interface with business, program, and corporate personnel
- Interface with geographically disbursed business, program, and sector personnel
- Support initiatives and ad hoc requests from Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or related discipline with a minimum of 7 years applicable experience, or Master's degree and 5 years applicable experience.
- Experience with CostPoint, IBM Cognos software (or another similar software), database software
- Expertise in financial statement preparation, reporting, and analysis
- Prior experience with Financial Planning and Reporting including supporting monthly actuals and forecasts, Annual Operating Plans, and Long-Range Strategic Plans
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS
- Prior experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry environment
- Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions
- Must be able to work onsite in Northridge, California
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Public Accounting experience (each year of "Big 4" or relevant Public Accounting experience counts for 2 years of experience above)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or actively pursuing licensure.
- Strong GAAP accounting proficiency and research experience
- Self-motivated, yet functions well in a team environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and a keen attention to detail
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