Forensic Accounting and Compliance Senior Associate (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-08-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-REMOTE

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Position Overview
The Forensic Accounting and Compliance Senior Associate position is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an earlier career professional to play an integral part in advancing the fraud prevention and detection goals and skill sets of the Internal Audit department.

Specifically, you will join the global Forensic Accounting and Compliance Team (FACT) that is focused on helping address complex and high-risk business issues and operational challenges in a collaborative, team-driven culture. This role will help develop solutions across the global enterprise to drive the department’s strategy to execute proactive forensic audits, compliance assessments, fraud risk identification and detection activities, and support with fraud investigations.

The position may be based in Arlington, VA, Dallas, TX or Hartford, CT, but consideration will also be given to remote and hybrid work. Domestic and international travel may be required.

What You Will Do

• Obtain an understanding of financial, operational, and compliance risks through analysis of policies, procedures, transactional data, and supporting documents

• Develop workplans to identify potential internal control weaknesses, including testing design and operational effectiveness, to recommend performance improvement opportunities

• Own various audit project activities, including testing of evidence and identification of anomalies, by demonstrating high-quality execution and attention to detail

• Work effectively on an independent basis within a team setting to meet timelines and drive results

• Leverage technology and provide technology-oriented solutions in performing consistently changing daily activities

• Prepare high-quality workpapers that document the procedures performed and the testing results

• Prepare clear, concise project reports focusing on observations and recommendations and present in written and verbal form to senior management and other business leaders

• Learn, apply, and promote forensic skill sets among colleagues through knowledge sharing, mentoring, on-the-job coaching, and instructing on the use of related tools

• Promote a culture that embraces qualitative/quantitative-driven decisions and drive innovation to generate new ideas

• Ability to travel to company locations as necessary (in the potential range of 15% - 20%)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in forensic accounting, internal audit, investigations, or compliance; Big Four or Consulting highly preferred

• Experience with fraud and compliance risks, such as those focusing on anti-corruption and financial misstatements

• Experience with public accounting, internal audit, government accounting, or project management work

• Active or pursuing CPA, CFE, or CIA certification

Qualifications We Prefer

• Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills that is motivated to lead and implement changes to enhance the department’s forensic and compliance capabilities.

• Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize among multiple competing projects and initiatives

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work across multidisciplinary teams at all levels to develop actionable recommendations, present insights, and influence change

• Excellent attention to detail w