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L3Harris Technologies · 1 day ago

Principal, Corporate Accounting

L3Harris Technologies is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent in the defense industry. They are seeking a highly skilled accountant to provide leadership in technical accounting, financial reporting, and data analytics while working with cross-functional teams on complex transactions and enterprise-wide projects.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

CPA with active licensePublic accounting experienceTechnical accounting expertiseMaster's degree in accountingM&A transactionsU.S. Government contractsFinancial acumenData analyticsAutomation digital toolsAerospace & Defense experienceProject management skills

Required

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

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)

Benefits

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays

Company

L3Harris Technologies

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L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.25B
2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Tania Hanna
Vice President Government & Customer Relations
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Chip Teets
Senior Director, International Programs, Products & Technology
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