Financial Analyst - Level 3

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. Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Financial Analyst – Level 3 to join our team in McLean VA. This individual will report to the Manager of Sector Financial Reporting. This role is a key contributor to the month-end financial close process, quarterly deliverables for the Company’s SEC filings, and the maintenance of the sector’s financials in both the ERPs and forecasting tools. This role will work closely with the sector FP&A and Technical Accounting, Division Planning and Reporting, Shared Service Centers, and Corporate Financial Reporting organizations. Role and Impact: Timely and accurate execution of the monthly/quarterly close process at Space Sector. Prepare journal entries on a monthly and quarterly basis. Ensure timely completion of quarterly/yearend deliverables supporting SEC filings (ASC 606 disaggregated revenues, 3FF, and others). Effectively liaise between division/business POC’s and the Sector Financial reporting. Present and communicate monthly financial results to Sector leadership. Maintain Sector financial actuals within the Cognos financial planning tool. Validate and maintain the accuracy of financial actuals within financial planning tool. Collaborate with the tools team and business POC’s in order to troubleshoot system issues and reconciliation issues. Develop new dashboards for Sector reporting. Participate in the Corporation’s implementation of new versions of accounting software. Validate/test data migration. Ensure report functionality. Develop new automated processes. Perform ad-hoc analysis, as required. Problem solving on issues discovered during close processes or from questions raised to the Sector Reporting Team. Track high-level entries for appropriate adjustments and reversals. Implement process improvements on close and reporting processes. Provide support and respond to questions from external auditors. Perform miscellaneous financial analysis as required. Other duties as assigned. Keys to success include: Strategic thinking mindset. Proven track record of simultaneously managing and delivering multiple projects and priorities with competing deadlines. Working well under pressure in a collaborative environment. If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team! Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or a related field) with 5+ years of relevant professional experience in a financial and/or business management capacity – OR – Master’s degree in Accounting (or a related field) with 3+ years of relevant professional experience in a financial and/or business management capacity. Proficient data and financial analysis skills, including use and understanding of spreadsheets. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong experience using MS Office applications (including Word and Excel). Preferred Qualifications: Recent Big 4 or recognized Public Accounting firm audit experience preferred. Current CPA. Prior experience with Deltek Costpoint, SAP, and/or IBM Cognos Analytics. GAAP accounting proficiency and research experience. Self-motivated, yet functions well in a team environment. Focused on continuous improvement and identifying efficiencies in recurring processes.