Northrop Grumman - Chandler, AZ
posted about 2 months ago
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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems is looking for a Senior Principal Financial Analyst with an Inventory, Materials or Cost Accounting background, and a Capital/Fixed Asset background to support our team of talented and diverse individuals at our Chandler, AZ location. In this role, the selected candidate will be responsible for the reporting and analysis of company stocked inventory and work in process, taking complete ownership of the process. This includes monthly journal entries, reconciliations, research, and problem-solving. The candidate will serve as the Costpoint materials system subject matter expert, providing guidance on all inventory and materials questions related to proper accounting and posting within the system. Regularly providing inventory risk information to management will also be a key responsibility. The role requires close collaboration with Global Supply Chain, Planning, and Materials Managers to analyze and reduce inventory balances, as well as working with FP&A on accounting for Capital Projects and related reporting. The Senior Principal Financial Analyst will be responsible for other complex balance sheet reconciliations and cost management, preparing and posting journal entries, assisting with month-end close activities, and responding to questions/issues from internal/external auditors and business units. The position also involves providing charging guidance, ensuring that GAAP, FAR, and CAS are applied consistently and correctly, and assisting with creating new processes and procedures. Job responsibilities may include but are not limited to inventory asset accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, heavy Excel data analysis, and audit support.