Principal Accounting & Financial Analysis Specialist

Date Posted:

2026-05-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NH-DURHAM-121 ~ 121 Technology Dr ~ BLDG 125

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are seeking a Principal Accounting & Financial Analysis Specialist to join our Thermal, Electronic & Defense Systems (TEDS) team within Mission Critical Products, an SSBU in the Mission Systems Business Unit.  

In this role, you will support the Durham, New Hampshire and Simpsonville, South Carolina sites, partnering closely with site Controllers to provide accounting and financial analysis support. This position will work onsite at one of these locations.

What You Will Do 

• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Support site controller/s and serve as the site cost accountant
• Perform cost and margin analysis, including standard cost reviews and ad hoc profitability assessments
• Partner with site controllers on month-end close, reporting, and financial analysis
• Prepare journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations in an accurate and timely manner
• Support internal control compliance and internal/external audit requests
• Identify and implement process improvements to support business growth and efficiency
• Develop and standardize templates and processes across multiple sites
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed
• Travel up to 10%

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Experience in Finance/Accounting
• Experience in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial analysis

Qualifications We Prefer

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or related field
• Hands-on experience with OneStream and ERP systems (Epicor preferred)
• Experience supporting month-end close processes
• Aerospace and manufacturing environment experience
• Experience with process improvement initiatives

What We Offer Benefits  

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 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!  

When you join our finance team, you’re joining a team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond. Our team supports 70,000 employees across the U.S. and around the globe.  As a United Technologies Corp. subsidiary, we operate with our own business reporting structure, financial dashboards and earnings metrics. This reporting relationship allows finance team members to implement innovative tools for the