Sr. Financial Analyst, Government Accounting (Audit)

Date Posted:

2024-12-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HPA99: Field Office - PA Remote Location, Remote City, PA, 17101 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

Are you interested in playing a key role in defining the future of Aerospace and Defense?  We are seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst, Government Accounting (Audit) to join the Collins Government Accounting and Controls team.  Government Accounting and Controls serves the corporation by performing government cost accounting and compliance activities that facilitate business with the U.S. Government.  This includes regular interface with a broad finance network across the company as well as direct interaction with government oversight agency representatives.  The team works in a dynamic environment and partners with business unit colleagues to support company strategies, maximize cost recovery, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to compliance.

The successful candidate possesses excellent financial analysis and cost accounting experience and knowledge.  Along with the technical expertise, the candidate is a self-starter who displays strong personal leadership, critical thinking, business acumen and the ability to effectively communicate (verbally and orally) at various levels.  This position will provide exposure to various financial processes across the company and opportunity to develop proposal and negotiation skills.

What You Will Do:

• Interface with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) in supporting audits and formulation and preparation of formal audit responses to DCAA/DCMA​

• Ensure appropriate cost recovery while maintaining compliance with company policies, the Cost Accounting Standards and Federal Acquisition Regulation

• Maintain government accounting framework, including translating from performance accounting to government cost accounting 

• Prepare, submit and analyze the annual Incurred Cost Submission for the establishment of final billing rate agreement 

• Prepare the Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) as required

• Support government accounting aspects of cost accounting practice changes and associated cost impacts, acquisitions, divestitures, internal reorganizations, and company initiatives 

• Travel 5-10% 

What You Will Learn:

• Become a subject matter 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 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 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

• 3+ years experience in Accounting or Finance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 2+ years experience in government accounting, audit, internal controls or compliance

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

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

• Experience supporting both internal and external audits 

• Experience with SAP and/or Hyperion 

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

• Prior association / interaction with DCAA and DCMA 

Work Location:

• Remote in the U.S.

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 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,