Assoc. Director, Forensic Accounting & Compliance

Date Posted:

2025-04-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UTVA5: Corp Arlington, VA 1000 Wilson Boulevard Suite 2300, Arlington, VA, 22209 USA

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 certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.   

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Finance-Internal Audit team.

RTX Corporate Finance is looking for a talented Associate Director, Forensic Accounting and Compliance Leader. The Associate Director, Forensic Accounting and Compliance is a high-impact leadership role within RTX’s Internal Audit function. You will play a central role in advancing the company’s fraud prevention, detection, and compliance strategies.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and proven forensic accounting and compliance professional to lead high-risk, high-impact engagements, build strong cross-functional partnerships, and influence strategic decision-making across the enterprise. You will bring a unique combination of technical expertise, communication skills, and the ability to lead high-performing teams in a dynamic and evolving environment.

This role will be based in VA, TX or CT, with consideration for remote or hybrid work arrangements. Domestic and international travel may be required.

What You Will Do:

• Identify, prioritize, and drive action to review high-risk areas with potential unmitigated risks by applying strategic thinking to proactively address issues
• Lead the execution of reactive and proactive forensic projects and compliance reviews, and support ad hoc requests from leadership to address real-time challenges demonstrating flexibility and strong project management in a fast-paced environment
• Translate complex findings into executive-level insights, summaries, and presentations tailored for senior stakeholders and board-level audiences
• Manage and develop a team of experienced and early career professionals by driving a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Assist in resolution of high-risk issues and collaborate with business partners across Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Supply Chain to improve internal control structures and governance practices
• Leverage technology tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, ACL, R, Python) to enhance detection capabilities and anticipate risk trends
• Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of risk management, governance, and internal control processes by leveraging past experiences and in-depth understanding of best practices
• Review final project reports for quality and impact and present and align on findings and recommendations with key stakeholders

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Finance, Accounting or Business and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements 
• CPA, CFE, or CIA with strong leadership skills and experience managing virtual/hybrid teams.
• Proven ability to assess complex financial, bribery, and corruption risks, and translate technical findings into actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Skilled at building cross-functional relationships, influencing change, and adapting to dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience supporting regulatory inquiries or government investigations
• Familiarity with internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX, COSO)
• Prior work in or exposure to government contracting compliance (FAR, DFARS, CAS, etc.)
• Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or othe