Title:  Sr. Manager, Accounting

Job Title: Sr. Manager, Inventory Accounting

Job Code: 23440

Job Location: Onsite - Position can be at either our Salt Lake City, UT or Carlsbad, CA facilities.

Work Schedule: 9x80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

L3Harris’ Broadband Communications Systems Sector is seeking an Inventory Accounting Senior Manager.  This role will be based at our Salt Lake City, UT location. This position will be a key member of the Controller’s Leadership team and will have overall responsibility for ensuring the consistency and compliance with Corporate and Segment policies and controls related to Inventory Accounting.

The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker who has experience in a publicly traded defense contractor organization.  They are action oriented and can work proactively to address risks on an objective assessment of the business.  They build consensus around process changes and cross-functionally reach out to facilitate solutions.  The individual will work directly with both finance and non-finance personnel within the business to optimize internal controls with a focus on compliance and efficiency.  The individual will project manage multiple areas including inventory reporting and controls as well as assistance in other financial areas as needed, internal and external audits.  This individual should consider themselves a problem solver, suggesting solutions based on previous experience. 

Essential Functions

• Consolidate, analyze, and report inventory balances by inventory type and perform detailed monthly variance analysis
• Quarterly Balance Sheet classification (RM, WIP & FG) for financial statement reporting
• Review journal entries, general ledger account analysis and reconciliations related to inventory.
• Lead and review accounting control functions and reporting requirements such as: inventory reconciliations, inventory reserve calculations, cycle count accuracy and completeness tracking, excess capacity analysis and other operational reporting needs.
• Strong internal control focus, including updating control documentation, supporting internal and external audits.
• Improve upon inventory reporting, including cost analysis at the material part level, labor and recalculation of G&A and overhead.
• Calculate and record intercompany profit-in-inventory (PII) eliminations monthly to ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Actively seek opportunities to streamline assigned processes and cross-train with peers.
• Assist in project management activities and ad hoc analysis as required.
• Provide support and collaborate with Procurement and Operations as needed.

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant accounting/finance experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related accounting/finance experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related accounting/finance experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA 
• Internal control experience
• Relevant experience in cost accounting or operations/manufacturing environment
• Strong SAP expertise with an understanding of pegging and distribution in a complex manufacturing or logistics environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to communicate and work as a team player
• Ability to adapt to updated priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including a service-oriented mindset.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $118,000 - $219,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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