L3Harris Technologies · 1 week ago
Director, Accounting
L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, dedicated to providing end-to-end technology solutions for national security. The Director of Accounting will lead the Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Revenue Recognition for the Maritime Sector, overseeing a team of analysts and ensuring compliance with accounting policies.
Responsibilities
Lead a team of professional accountants and finance analysts who provide financial reporting and accounting support, working in multiple US and international based locations
Partner with business representatives to advise on US GAAP and Corporate/Local Policies requirements for accounting impacts of business decisions
Ensure controls are designed and operating effectively to address risk and maintain compliance with accounting policies
Coordinate work during monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles to ensure deadlines are achieved
“Own” the financial balances resulting from monthly close activities including review of transactions, balances, quarterly and annual schedules, and financial analytics
Proactively identify and implement process improvements
Assist with prioritization of work and/or re-distribution when competing deadlines arise
Prepare ad-hoc reporting and assist with special projects, as requested
Support Audits (External Audit, Internal Audit, SOX, and Self Evaluation Testing)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field and minimum 15 years of relevant experience
OR Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field with a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience
3+ years experience with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
3+ years of experience in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close in a fast-paced close process with multiple, often competing, deadlines
1+ years of experience with facilitating internal and external audits
Demonstrated proficiency in Excel
U.S. Citizenship to obtain Security Clearance as needed
Preferred
Ability to interact with business stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Strong customer service approach, self-directed, assertive, with a positive attitude
Exceptional organizational skills enabling monitoring of key due dates and activities
Experienced team builder
Flexible planner in terms of daily activities with ability to adeptly react to changing requirements and priorities
Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals
Experience in commercial environments and the Aerospace and Defense industry
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
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Recent News
2026-01-20
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