Director of Technical Accounting & Special Projects - Onsite

Date Posted:

2025-08-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA134: Innovation Dr Tewks Bdg 400 836 North Street Building 400, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

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.

Lead Corporate Accounting in all strategic and complex corporate transactions while partnering Business Unit leaders and other functional senior stakeholders in assessing related finance and accounting impacts. Work for an organization noted for its teamwork within Finance and across functional boundaries. Reporting to the Assistant Controller of Corporate Accounting & Financial Reporting, the Director of Technical Accounting & Special Projects will be part of a dynamic accounting team responsible for supporting acquisitions and divestitures through the full deal life cycle (due diligence, purchase agreement reviews, integration and related technical accounting consultation), provide financial accounting and reporting support for both SEC and international statutory filings.

This high-profile role will partner with senior business leaders in various functions in the organization to understand the issues, evaluate accounting solutions and support strategic business initiatives.  The individual will be a subject matter expert of U.S. GAAP, have robust experience with complex business transactions, including those around mergers, acquisition, divestitures and related integration efforts for both domestic and international entities. The successful candidate will apply analytical concepts consistently based on facts and circumstances and be able communicate information effectively across functions and the business.

What You Will Do

• Lead acquisition and divestiture accounting projects for the company

• Partner with Business leadership and other cross functional leaders on the evaluation of strategic initiatives

• Research and prepare technical accounting consultations to support business unit objects, while helping to craft the most optimal transaction structure for Raytheon

• Be a subject matter expert in U.S. GAAP and Internal Accounting Standards to ensure Raytheon produces accurate and reliable financial statements and associated accounting records

• Supporting the design and implementation of an International Accounting Operating Model

• Maintaining compliance to RTX policies and procedures, Sarbanes-Oxley and other internal control requirements to support SEC and other required reporting requirements to Corporate

• Participate in or lead 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

• Mentor and develop talent within the organization

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field

• Typically requires a minimum of 14 years of finance experience; OR an Advanced degree and minimum of 12 years of finance experience.

• Industry or public accounting firm experience in accounting, audit, or program finance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent

• Experience in performing, testing, or evaluating SOX controls

• Understanding complex business processes including cost flows, revenue accounting, inventory management, and GL/close activities

• Advanced experience with tools such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Subject matter expert of financial accounting and reporting concepts

• Excellent project management skills, interpersonal skills, teamwork skills and 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: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.