Director, Accounting
Harris Geospatial Solutions, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Position Overview
L3Harris is seeking a Director, Accounting, reporting directly to the Senior Director, Segment Controller. This role has overall responsibility for the controller functions of the Sector, including leading a team of analysts of varying degrees of experience who are responsible for program and business related accounting. The ideal candidate for this role has strong technical ASC 606 experience, including its application to both government and commercial contracts, and previous experience in both technical accounting analysis and operational accounting.
Essential Responsibilities
Lead a team of professional accountants and finance analysts who provide financial reporting and accounting support, working in multiple US and international based locations
Ensure controls are designed and operating effectively to address risk and maintain compliance with accounting policies
Establish close working relationships with Programs, Operations, Compliance, and other Finance functions
Coordinate work during monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles to ensure deadlines are achieved
Own the financial balances resulting from monthly close activities including review of transactions, balances, quarterly and annual schedules, and financial analytics
Serve as subject matter expert to advise segment leadership and business partners on technical accounting issues, including but not limited to revenue recognition standards
Research technical accounting matters and prepare well‑written memorandums and presentations articulating these matters
Prepare ad‑hoc reporting and assist with special projects, as requested
Liaise with external auditors to support the company’s positions, and support internal and external audit activities as required
Ability to travel up to 20%
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience. 5+ years of public accounting experience
CPA with active license
Ability to gain DOW clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance, and 13 years of related experience
Big Four experience, especially with audits or consulting of clients with government business and complex contracts
Experience in contract accounting, preferably including U.S. government contracts
Strong project management skills, including demonstrated ability to think end‑to‑end and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Ability to work under consultative direction and set own priorities
Experience working in a publicly traded company with SOX requirements
Strong analytical capabilities
SAP experience preferred
Benefits & Salary In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $141,500 - $262,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $123,000 - $229,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays.
EEO Statement L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Security Clearance Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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Essential Responsibilities
Lead a team of professional accountants and finance analysts who provide financial reporting and accounting support, working in multiple US and international based locations
Ensure controls are designed and operating effectively to address risk and maintain compliance with accounting policies
Establish close working relationships with Programs, Operations, Compliance, and other Finance functions
Coordinate work during monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles to ensure deadlines are achieved
Own the financial balances resulting from monthly close activities including review of transactions, balances, quarterly and annual schedules, and financial analytics
Serve as subject matter expert to advise segment leadership and business partners on technical accounting issues, including but not limited to revenue recognition standards
Research technical accounting matters and prepare well‑written memorandums and presentations articulating these matters
Prepare ad‑hoc reporting and assist with special projects, as requested
Liaise with external auditors to support the company’s positions, and support internal and external audit activities as required
Ability to travel up to 20%
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience. 5+ years of public accounting experience
CPA with active license
Ability to gain DOW clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance, and 13 years of related experience
Big Four experience, especially with audits or consulting of clients with government business and complex contracts
Experience in contract accounting, preferably including U.S. government contracts
Strong project management skills, including demonstrated ability to think end‑to‑end and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Ability to work under consultative direction and set own priorities
Experience working in a publicly traded company with SOX requirements
Strong analytical capabilities
SAP experience preferred
Benefits & Salary In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $141,500 - $262,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $123,000 - $229,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays.
EEO Statement L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Security Clearance Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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