Manager Accounting

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Accounting Manager 1 to join our team in Irving, TX, El Segundo, CA, Falls Church, VA, Bloomington, MN, or Melbourne, FL. This position offers a hybrid schedule and requires a minimum of two days in office.

The Accounting Manager 1 provides leadership and guidance to the General Accounting shared services organization, supporting Northrop Grumman operating segments. This role manages a team of accountants, collaborating with a broader team and interacting with other General Accounting managers.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in closing the accounting books, including month end close, consolidation, and reconciliations
• Lead daily accounting operations in SAP GL and related ERP systems, including the review of journal entries
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives
• Establish and monitor KPIs for team performance
• Develop strong relationships with business units and cross-functional teams
• Communicate effectively in meetings of various sizes, influencing and negotiating as needed
• Manage direct reports, providing coaching, career development, and performance management
• Maintain flexibility to support critical deadlines and business needs
• Support special projects and system implementations
• Manage and execute large-scale projects and initiatives with diverse stakeholder groups to successful completion
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships across sectors, functions, and organizations with varied interests

• Reinforce positive culture and engagement of team

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience
• 1+ years of Big 4 experience in accounting or audit
• 1+ years of supervisory/leadership experience
• Experience with SAP GL and financial reporting tools
• Proven ability to drive tasks to resolution and completion

• Demonstrated project management skills, including experience planning and executing multiple projects simultaneously end-to-end

• CPA preferred