Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 7 hours ago
Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Reporting
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $118K/yr
3+ years expKratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Reporting to join their Corporate team in San Diego. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the global consolidation process and technical financial reporting, serving as a liaison between accounting teams and corporate leadership while adhering to U.S. GAAP and SOX internal controls.
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Responsibilities
Support the preparation of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Proxy) by compiling required data and drafting accurate and complete initial supporting schedules that are tied out to all supporting document and entered into the Workiva software for management review
Support consolidated financial, and the Longview consolidation tool, draft post close journal entries with proper supportive documentation and assist in testing and documenting new functionalities or reporting updates
Prepare intercompany elimination entries as part of the consolidation process; perform monthly intercompany reconciliations and work independently with divisional accounting teams to resolve reconciling items
Serve as a point of contact for obtaining and compiling financial data and reports from various corporate and divisional personnel. Reviews the compiled financial data compiled for accuracy and completeness
Understands ASC 842 lease accounting requirements, maintains the lease accounting system by inputting data, preparing quarterly analysis accurately and completely and responding to basic lease-related questions from Business Units
Prepare PBC items and support internal and external audits
Support the preparation of company-wide forecasts and budgets by gathering financial data and ensuring accuracy and completeness and preparing draft slides for Board of Directors presentations collecting and organizing data inputs from various business units. Ensuring the information is properly supported and ties out to main schedules
Identifies inconsistencies in divisional data submissions and work with division personnel to resolve issues
Prepare accounting analyses and support special projects or ad hoc requests to assist senior leadership in decision-making
Ensure compliance with all internal controls
Other job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Senior level accounting and experience
Strong Problem solving – ability to understand problems, propose solutions and resolve issues
Strong Analytical skills – ability to review data, interpret findings and arrive at conclusions
Takes Initiative/self-starter – must be able to perform complicated tasks, think independently and determine the best course of action with little or no assistance
Ability to manage complex projects / tasks in a multi-entity, international environment
Ability to analyze information and make logical and informed decisions, justifying conclusions verbally or in writing
Detail-oriented with strong focus on accuracy and maintaining data quality
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proactive in anticipating and addressing potential issues
Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to identify process improvements to improve efficiency
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Intermediate or advances in Microsoft Excel
Excellent written and oral communication skills including ability to interact with international and domestic accounting Controllers / team members
Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements
Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies
Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment and changes, and more
Ability to obtain security clearance, if needed
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related major
Minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience
Preferred
CPA preferred
Public Accounting experience preferred
Experience in financial software systems administration, corporate consolidation, SEC reporting and lease accounting preferred (Workiva, Longview, and Lease Query)
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement
Company
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions provides mission critical engineering, IT services, and war fighter solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$943.8MKey Investors
United States Air Force
2025-06-25Post Ipo Equity· $556M
2025-04-17Grant· $30M
2024-02-22Post Ipo Equity· $288M
Leadership Team
Eric DeMarco
President and CEO
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Ben Goodwin
SVP,Corporate Development & Government Affairs
Recent News
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