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Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector (NGDS) is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst to join the sector Accounting Operations team. This position is located in McLean, Virginia and reports directly to the Accounting Operations Manager.

We are looking for a highly motivated, team player to join our dynamic, fast-paced business management organization.

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place for you.

As a leading global security company, we provide innovative systems, products and solutions to our customers worldwide. We are comprised of diverse professionals that bring different perspectives and ideas, understanding that the more experiences we bring to our work the more innovative we can be. As we continue to build our workforce we look for people that exemplify our core values, leadership characteristics, and approach to innovation.

Responsibilities include:

Acts as a key member in the Accounting Operations Group as they work with various sectors, divisions, and corporate staff to ensure the Sector is in compliance with U.S. GAAP accounting standards.

Assists the Accounting Operations Manager with lease accounting, such as tracking, journal entries, and reconciliation of lease balances

Serves as a point of contact for the Sector’s lease reporting tool while ensuring accuracy in the monthly lease reporting process

Helps with month-end close processing including the creation and validation of certain accruals

Completes and submits various year-end/quarter-end schedules, such as reserves, year-end supplemental data, etc.

Other ad-hoc duties as assigned

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Basic Qualifications for Principal Financial Analyst:

Must have a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 9 years of accounting experience

Will also consider:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of accounting experience

Well-organized, schedule driven and ability to multi-task to meet tight deadlines

Strong analytical skills to support variance reporting

Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Demonstrated ability to work independently, requiring minimal guidance and support

Must be able to work on-site in McLean, Virginia; but will consider hybrid work

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience and success interfacing with multiple disciplines and varying levels of management

Knowledge of SAP, Hyperion Financial Management and LeaseAccelerator

Strong communication skills

Excellent organizational and prioritization skills

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Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.