Financial Analyst (REF1824W)

Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

Job Description

The Financial Analyst is a critical role responsible for performing a combination of Accounting and Finance Duties for the Warfighter Systems business unit. This role requires flexibility and an interest in financial reporting and general ledger responsibilities with emphasis on supporting internal controls (SOX). This position includes work related to and responsibility for:

• Prepare Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and supporting schedules.
• Perform monthly closing activities, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting as required.
• Analyze and resolve accounting discrepancies and implement corrective action plans.
• Assist financial management by developing and evaluating financial models, assumptions for reasonableness, and accuracy for data-based decisions and projections.
• Assist in providing regular financial guidance to and interaction with other personnel and functions in order to improve operating results, measure performance, and promote compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist with quarterly and annual audit procedures.
• Assist with quarterly physical inventory counts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA is a plus, but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in related field.
• Defense contracting experience and working knowledge of Government cost principles – Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) is a plus but not required.
• Advanced expertise analyzing financial information. Must possess high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail but able to look at the “big picture.”
• Ability to design processes and metrics within the functional area.
• Overall mindset of continuous improvement. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to be able to proactively identify and implement process improvements.
• Advanced expertise with MS Excel including complex formulas and pivot tables.
• Ability to communicate financial and accounting terms to business unit staff.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Additional Information

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status. 

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.  Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruitingfw@elbitsystems-us.com.

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