Senior Manager, Accounting

Job Title: Sr. Manager, Accounting

Job Code: 47192

Job Location: Melbourne, FL or Remote

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

Job Description:

The Senior Manager, Accounting will oversee multiple general ledgers and related financial accounting activities for divisions within the Missile Solutions (MSL) segment. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulations, and leading a team of accounting professionals. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with business stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.

Essential Functions:

• Lead monthly and quarterly general ledger close processes across multiple ERP systems, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Apply U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies to review and analyze financial information and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reports.
• Identify and implement process and system improvements that advance accounting automation, strengthen data integrity, and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Communicate changes in accounting policies, practices, and processes to stakeholders within and outside the organization.
• Investigate accounting discrepancies, determine root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable accounting requirements.
• Support external, internal, and DCAA audits, including responding to audit requests and supporting annual SOX control walkthroughs and testing.
• Provide leadership and direction to experienced accounting professionals, supporting their performance, professional growth, and career development.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and support corporate and segment initiatives, including financial system projects, as requested.
• Ability to travel up to 10%. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related accounting experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related accounting experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related accounting experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• CPA or MBA preferred
• Experience within the aerospace or defense industry.
• Familiarity with government contract accounting and compliance.
• Knowledge of Peoplesoft or similar ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting principles.
• Percentage of Completion (cost to cost) revenue recognition experience.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this remote role in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $120,500 - $223,500. The salary range for this remote role in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York State, Cleveland, Ohio, Vermont, and Virginia is $105,000 - $195,000. 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.