Principal Specialist, Reporting & Controls - Remote

Date Posted:

2025-11-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RAZ99: RTN Remote, Arizona

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 information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

This role will be Remote and the assigned location can be out of Tucson, AZ, McKinney, TX, Farmington, CT or the Woburn/Tewksbury, MA locations.

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

The Financial Reporting, Controls, and Consultations (FRCC) team at has an immediate opening for the role of Principal Specialist. The role is responsible for financial reporting preparation and analysis that is used in monthly and quarterly such as the segment’s Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A).  The role will also perform research for technical white papers, assist in recurring and nonrecurring reviews such as the annual goodwill impairment test, and process improvement projects. The role will also assist the internal controls team in projects, controls testing, and assessments to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).

The Financial Reporting, Controls, and Consultations team supports the Business Controller organization through: quarterly financial reporting deliverables, assessing transactions under US GAAP and Company Policy, internal controls compliance, completing finance projects, leading the adoption of new accounting standards, and providing accounting guidance and training to the broader organization. The position will allow for opportunities to cross-train and assist in these areas.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly financial reporting deliverables, such as the segment Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) deliverable and the business performance review deliverable
• Perform research in support of technical whitepapers which determine the accounting treatment for key and non-recurring transactions
• Participate in or lead team-based projects or initiatives to improve processes, systems, templates, and tools for greater efficiency or accuracy to support the financial reporting and internal financial control environment
• Serve as a point of contact for the external audit team through the quarterly review and annual audit procedures
• Monitor and review evidence to support closure of open findings and compliance issues
• Support Raytheon’s Anti-Corruption program such as the annual Anti-Corruption Self-Assessment (ACSA)
• As needed, perform ongoing testing of key controls to validate the effectiveness of controls over financial reporting for the segment
• Assist in areas such as Raytheon’s Anti-Corruption Sustainment program, compliance reviews of Raytheon’s international and small sites, key reports, and control assessments

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires an Advanced Degree in a related field and 3+ years’ relevant (finance/accounting) experience or a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years prior relevant experience
• Previous experience with one or more of the following: SAP, Analysis for Office, MS Excel and/or similar financial systems
• Previous experience and user understanding of financial accounting and reporting concepts

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s