Principal Technical Accounting Analyst

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience – OR – a Master’s degree in accounting or related field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
CPA*
Recent Big 4 or recognized public accounting firm audit experience**
The ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the time
US Citizenship

Providing on-call technical accounting guidance to leadership as well as other key stakeholders.
Researching and analyzing accounting guidance and applying it to complex business transactions.
Reviewing revenue recognition checklists and providing guidance on the application of ASC 606.
Reviewing lease arrangements and determining the appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with ASC 842.
Drafting accounting position papers to summarize technical accounting issues and the application of accounting guidance to the company including relevant alternatives and recommendations.
Preparing presentations of accounting treatment with recommendations for sector leadership.
Updating sector accounting policies for new accounting pronouncements and other changes.
Preparing and presenting sector accounting policy training on an as-needed basis.
Supporting the internal audit process as a liaison between sector and the internal audit function.
Coordinate with internal auditors and facilitate responses and timely closure of actions by auditees.
Performing miscellaneous financial analysis including but not limited to balance sheet review, fluctuation analysis and financial statement presentation.
Tracking key accounting items and communicating impact to sector leadership.

Strong GAAP accounting proficiency and research experience
Prior experience with SAP and/or Hyperion Financial Management
Understanding of government contract accounting regulations, cost accounting standards and federal acquisition regulations
Experience presenting financial analysis to team and management – including Executive level management
Prior experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Strong project management skills