Principal Financial Reporting Analyst

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst (Level 3) to join us in the pursuit of top-tier financial performance.

This position is located onsite in El Segundo, CA and will report to the Manager of Financial Reporting and Accounting and will have the following responsibilities: 

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting data and analysis in support of the company’s U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosure requirements 

• Analyze program financials, including, but not limited to: financial statement accounts analysis, analysis of aged balances, and other analysis and reporting as assigned 

• Coordinate with the finance and business management teams to develop strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the financial reporting process

• Develop presentations and work papers to support and inform Division and Sector leadership 

• Prepare non-routine journal entries in S4/HANA and HFM 

• Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation 

• Liaise with auditors by providing requested PBC items and thoroughly responding to questions in support of the audit 

• Support special projects on an ad hoc basis 

• Support the development of presentations for Division and Sector leadership 

• Interface and coordinate with business, program, and sector personnel to drive process changes and resolve Sector wide issues 

• Liaise with auditors by providing requested PBC items and thoroughly responding to questions in support of the audit

• Support special projects on an ad hoc basis 

Basic Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related discipline with 5 years of accounting, audit, and/or business management experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of stated experience 

• Public Accounting experience (each year of relevant Public Accounting experience counts for 2 years of experience above)

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• CPA License/CPA Candidate in the near term 

• Aerospace and Defense Industry experience

• Experience with SAP/S4 HANA and/or HFM 

• SEC reporting experience

• Excellent knowledge of US GAAP 

• Active US Government Secret clearance

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.