Manager, Corporate Accounting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Oversee daily activities of the Corporate ledger and manage technical accounting issues in accordance with RTX Policy and US GAAP.

• Take ownership of accounting areas such as incentive compensation, stock-based compensation, equity, captive insurance, risk management, and other specialized Corporate subjects.

• Lead analytical assessments of Corporate balance sheet and P&L accounts.

• Prepare or assist in the creation of quarterly and annual financial reporting outputs related to equity.

• Identify risks and opportunities, providing recommendations for resolution.

• Collaborate with Corporate functions and RTX business units to ensure accurate recording of significant, unusual, or complex transactions while updating estimates accordingly.

• Support enterprise-wide projects, including ERP implementations and enhancements in account reconciliations.

• Drive improvements in Corporate accounting processes using the CORE framework and related tools, with a focus on AI-enabled efficiencies.

• Create and maintain standard operating procedures and process documentation, particularly for ERP-related changes.

• Draft accounting memos and documentation for complex or unusual transactions.

• Assist with ad hoc analyses and special projects for Corporate leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Collaborate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and the annual financial statement audit.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with at least 5 years of experience, or 12 years of relevant experience without a degree.

• Expertise in technical accounting, including the research and application of US GAAP.

• Familiarity with quarterly business results, balance sheets, P&L statements, and providing support to senior management during periodic reviews.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a demanding environment.

• Willingness to accommodate a flexible schedule during peak quarter-end and year-end closing periods, which may include meetings outside regular business hours or occasional weekend/holiday support.

• Ability to travel periodically to the RTX Corporate Office in Farmington, CT, as necessary.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• CPA certification or progress toward obtaining CPA preferred.

• Experience in public accounting preferred.

• A minimum of three years’ experience with SAP, OneStream, and BlackLine systems preferred.

• Experience with ERP or financial system implementations preferred.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint preferred.

• Background in developing or enhancing standard process documentation, internal controls, or reconciliation processes preferred.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams on complex or unusual transactions preferred.

• RTX segment accounting or experience in the aerospace and defense industry preferred.

• U.S. citizenship is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contributions, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection.

• Benefits for birth, adoption, and parental leave.

• Ovia Health services for fertility and family planning.

• Adoption Assistance.

• Autism Benefit.

• Employee Assistance Plan, which includes up to 10 free counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.

• Doctor on Demand for virtual doctor visits.

• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.

• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.