Manager Accounting & Controllership

Date Posted:

2025-01-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UTIA2: Corp - IA-Collins 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52227 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Job Description

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.

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.
 

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team: 
 

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual within the RTX Enterprise Services – Controllership and Compliance team. This organization offers opportunity to be part of a growing accounting department and develop processes to sustain flexibility as business needs change.

What You Will do:

• Oversees the fixed asset accounting team members primarily for Collins Aerospace with additional support for Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon Corporate.
• Responsible for oversight and approval of monthly journal entries, closing activities and account reconciliations.
• Oversight and coordination of routine fixed asset transactions workload (additions, disposals, transfers, etc.) and ensuring proper accounting is performed.
• Drive process improvements across entities and work closely with other Business Unit leads to create value for Raytheon Technologies by eliminating waste and increasing efficiency.
• Provide excellent customer service to Collins, Pratt & Whitney, and/or Corporate accounts, including answering questions or responding to ad hoc requests as required.
• Application of fixed asset policy in daily tasks and provide policy guidance to internal customers to team.
• Responsible for leading, growing and developing a team between 5-7 accountants through training, coaching, and creating opportunities while ensuring an inclusive work environment. 
• Provides primary input to hiring, firing, promotion, performance and rewards decisions for direct reports.
• Foster talent and growth among your team along with acting as a mentor and coach to your team.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• This role typically requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field and a minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years relevant experience. In lieu of a degree  12 or more years of years  relevant experience may be considered
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements.
• At least 5 years’ experience with and knowledge of current enterprise finance and accounting systems such as: HFM, SAP, JDE and month end close procedures
• At least 5 years’ experience and familiarity with US GAAP Accounting

Qualifications We Prefer:

• MBA or CPA
• Proven verbal and written communication skills, good business acumen and ability to brief levels of management
• Excellent teambuilding and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain a service-oriented demeanor with professionalism in sensitive and challenging situations
• Analytical, planning and organizational skills to problem solve and recommend comprehensive solutions

Location/Type:

Hybrid This is a hybrid role, eligible candidates must reside near an RTX hub (Cedar Rapids IA, Dallas TX, Tucson, AZ, Hartford CT).

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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