Mgr, Government Accounting (Audit experience required)

Date Posted:

2026-04-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

The Collins home office government accounting team supports the corporation by managing government cost accounting and compliance activities in the central functions that facilitate business with the U.S. Government. The team works across a broad finance network and collaborates frequently with government oversight agencies. Operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, the team partners with business units to support strategic priorities, ensure appropriate cost recovery, and uphold an unwavering commitment to regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate brings strong financial analysis and cost accounting expertise and demonstrates leadership, critical thinking, sound business judgment, and clear, effective communication across all levels of the organization.

What You Will Do:

• Prepare the Collins Intermediate Level Home Office forward pricing rate proposals and incurred cost submissions.

• Calculate the Collins ILHO allocation bases.

• Maintain the Collins ILHO disclosure statement.

• Respond to requests from the Defense Contract Audit Agency and the Defense Contract Management Agency

• Support DCAA, DCMA, and internal audits.

• Ensure strict compliance with company policies, Cost Accounting Standards, the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.

• Support government-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, transformation initiatives, and other company-wide projects.

• Travel up to 5%

What You Will Learn:

• Become a subject matter expert and leader in the Collins Government Accounting organization.

• Contracting with the military comes with its own set of accounting practices, build your knowledge in this specialized field for long term career growth with RTX.  

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum of 5 years of experience

• 5+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance

• Experience supporting internal or external audits

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with relevant Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR)

• Prior association / interaction with DCAA and DCMA

• Extensive experience balancing multiple priorities and producing quality work within a given timeframe

• Strong Microsoft Excel ability is required, while proficiency with Microsoft Access and SAP is preferred

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to effectively summarize analyses and communicate at various levels

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option 

• Tuition reimbursement program 

• Student Loan Repayment Program  

• Life insurance and disability coverage  

• Optional coverages you can buy include pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  

• Adoption Assistance  

• Autism Benefit  

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  

• And more!  

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