Manager Finance 2 - Northridge, United States - Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

Verified Company

Northridge, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Requisition ID:

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Category: Business Management

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Location: Northridge, California, United States of America

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Clearance Type: None

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Telecommute: No

Teleworking not available for this position

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Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
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Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
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Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

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Positions Available: 1

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

Basic Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

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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
Selfmotivated, yet functions well in a team environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills and a keen attention to detail

Salary Range:
$125,500 - $188,300

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any oth