Senior Accountant Regulatory Compliance

Senior Accountant Regulatory Compliance

Job Summary:

We are a company of innovators, game changers, and entrepreneurs. As a prime contractor, we provide a broad range of communication, electronic and sensor systems used on military and commercial platforms across the globe. We embrace innovative and progressive ideas to advance our products for military and commercial customers. Electronic Systems Segment (ESS) is one of four L3 business segments, and provides a broad range of aerospace systems, security and detection systems, and pilot training.

L3 AS&T is built on the proposition that a small team of the right people can do what others will not even attempt. We specialize in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced small UASs, affordable radar systems, weapon systems, and RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience. We've earned a reputation for providing vital warfighter solutions at a faster pace than traditional DoD contractors, so if you like the idea of hands-on experience designing, building, testing and fielding new technology, join us.

The Senior Accountant Regulatory Compliance works directly with the Assistant Controller and Controller to ensure the financial affairs of the division are managed effectively and in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations, as well as be responsible for compliance to include GAAP financial reporting, FAR, and Internal control over financial reporting. Candidate should be execution-oriented and strong team player who is capable of working across the organization to manage Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. Including having knowledge and experience working with DCAA and DCMA. In addition to regulatory compliance responsibilities, Senior Accountant Regulatory Compliance will be assisting with General Ledger functions as required within the Accounting Department. These functions will include but not limited to assistance with month end/ quarter and year end close, account reconciliations and other ad hoc reporting.

You will demonstrate success by:

• Manage and perform SOX testing and ensure testing results are appropriately documented and communicated to L3 Corporate, Segment, and Sector

• Assess the adequacy of SOX internal controls and efficiencies in business processes and provide recommendations

• Support the implementation of new accounting standards in compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and L3 Corporate accounting policies

• Plan, implement, coordinate, and execute all phases of SOX compliance, (to include leading walkthroughs and identifying/validating key controls, developing test procedures, executing and documenting testing, and reporting results to Management internal and external audit)

• Update documentation including process flowcharts, process narratives, risk and controls matrix and evaluate controls as new systems are developed and/or process changes, maintain documentation library

• Interface with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) on business systems compliance topics

• Support government (e.g., DCMA, DCAA, etc.) inquiries related to contract closeouts to include cost closeouts, final invoice processing, and retrieving data required for closeout documents from various systems

• Serve as audit focal point with process owners and oversight agencies in support of business system and other related audits

• As required, participate in initiatives to improve processes (i.e. participate in working groups)

• Assist with month end/ quarter end/ year end close functions- account reconciliations, data entry, ad hoc reporting

• Cross-train with other members of the Accounting Team to include Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable/ Billing

• Special projects, as required

Our Values are an integral part of who we are. We seek candidates who share our values:

• Integrity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Respect

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or equivalent work experience. CPA or Master's degree is highly desired

• Minimum of 3-5 years in Accounting Department of a defense contractor to include Experience with similar internal audit roles

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, COSO, PCAOB Auditing Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, risk and controls standards and business process best practices

• Knowledge of CAS and FAR regulations

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint software

• U.S Citizenship required and ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance to the Top Secret level with SSBI

• Experience in FCM

• Knowledge of Cognos and Hyperion preferred

Desired:

• CPA or Master's degree is highly desired.

SAVING LIVES AND MAKING THE WORLD A SAFER PLACE TO LIVE

L3 Technologies, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3 provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. L3 maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.