Principal Specialist Accounting & Controllership

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Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-FARMINGTON-0004 ~ 4 Farm Springs Rd ~ 4 FARM SPRINGS

Position Role Type: Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join our Enterprise Services team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual within the RTX Enterprise Services – Controllership and Compliance team. This organization offers opportunity for this individual to be part of a growing accounting department and develop processes to sustain flexibility as business needs change. Job responsibilities are subject to change based upon alignment of processes within this developing organization.

• Assist leadership with initiatives to provide feedback on how to improve fixed asset processes along with the implementation of changes.
• Represent the fixed asset organization working with individuals at all levels across the organization.
• Perform fixed asset tasks (reconciliations, monthly closing/journal entries, depreciation analysis, disposals, transfers, & capitalization requests) along with analysis of balance sheet accounts.
• Application of fixed asset policy in daily tasks and provide policy guidance to internal customers.
• Assist with ad‑hoc requests including SAP/Tool Go lives, tax reporting and audit requests.
• Provide guidance and coaching to fixed asset team members related to system, policy, and procedure related questions.

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field and at least 5 years relevant experience or an advanced degree and 3 years’ experience gained in corporate accounting setting.
• At least 3 years knowledge of or experience with current enterprise finance and accounting systems such as: HFM, Onestream, SAP, JDE and month end close procedures.
• At least 3 years’ experience with and knowledge of US GAAP Accounting.
• At least 3 years of hands‑on experience performing fixed asset accounting activities such as reconciliations, depreciation, capitalization, transfers, and disposals in a corporate accounting environment.

• CPA/MBA
• Proven verbal and written communication skills, good business acumen and ability to brief all levels of management.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and database reporting skills.
• Analytical, planning, and organizational skills to solve problems and recommend comprehensive solutions.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Proven experience in a fast paced, deadline driven environment as well as the ability to maintain a service-oriented demeanor with professionalism in sensitive and challenging situations.
• Experience in SAP and Onestream

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Role Type:
Hybrid

• This is a hybrid role, eligible candidates must reside near the RTX hub in Cedar Rapids IA, or…