Senior Principal Financial Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Financial Analyst (Level 4) to join us in the pursuit of top-tier financial performance. This position is located onsite in Redondo Beach or 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 companys U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosure requirements Analyze sector-level and program balance sheet and P&L, including, but not limited to: program sales and operating margin fluctuations, home office transactions, accounting for non-routine transactions, analysis of significant balance sheet accounts, and other ad hoc analytical requests Coordinate with functional, program, and division personnel to drive process changes and resolve Sector wide issues 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 Mentor and act as a resource to junior members of the team Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, Accounting, or related discipline with 8 years of accounting, audit, and/or business management experience, or a Master's degree with 6 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 CPA License/CPA Candidate in the near term Preferred Qualifications: A&D Industry experience Experience with SAP/S4 HANA and/or HFM SEC reporting experience Excellent knowledge of US GAAP Active DoD Secret clearance #LI-GB1 Salary Range: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 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Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.