Internal Controls Manager (hybrid, CT) - Military Veterans

Date Posted:

2024-08-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT6: 4 Farm Springs 4 Farm Springs Road, Farmington, CT, 06032 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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.    

  

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.  

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team: 

Brief Department Description

RTX’s Corporate Internal Control Team is searching for a dynamic finance professional to step into a Manager role. This position represents an exciting and challenging opportunity for someone who seeks to build on their existing Accounting and/or Audit experience through in-depth exposure to a fast-paced international business.

The Internal Control Manager is a member of the RTX Corporate Controls Team which is responsible for internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program for RTX. The team is responsible for establishing internal control requirements and ensuring compliance with regulations such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as providing support to the Businesses and Corporate for other Finance initiatives. As a member of the RTX Corporate Controls Team, you will interface with Finance and Digital Technologies (DT) across the Company and obtain a “top-down” view of processes that have a material effect on the financial reporting of the Company.

JOB DESCRIPTION

What you will do:

• Communicate internal control and SOX requirements and provide guidance, education, and training to the Businesses and Corporate Departments (e.g. control evaluation, assessing control weaknesses and developing remediation plans)


• Assist with monitoring Business Unit, Corporate and DT compliance with RTX SOX program requirements and deliverables


• Support the Company’s operating effectiveness assessment by testing and/or reviewing the testing of internal controls.  Assist with the development of testing requirements and specific test attributes.


• Develop and maintain process flowcharts that outline key processes and controls that mitigate financial reporting risks


• Support the annual entity-level control review by updating documentation, meeting with control owners and performing management’s testing of key controls. 


• Analyze service auditor reports (i.e. SOC 1 reports) and evaluate the results and any risks to the Company, and document results of analysis


• Help drive projects to re-engineer current manual processes and determine where procedures could be automated


• Support in liaising with the Company’s internal and external auditors


• Document and update the Company’s internal control activity descriptions and testing attributes for changes in the business, centralization of processes, new accounting pronouncements and other changes as they arise


• Stay current on regulatory changes, finance best practices, and world-class controls evaluation techniques to ensure added value to the Company


• Help design and document controls surrounding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)  reporting processes


• Support various controls projects related to the implementation of S4/Hana, working closely with the S4 project team, including the implementation of a new access control and process control Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) for continuous controls monitoring


• Support company efforts to automate control execution and control testing


• Complete special projects and other control related assignments as required

Qualifications you must have

• A BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field and 8 or more years work experience corporate in accounting, finance or internal/external auditing  gained in a large corporate setting OR a Master’s degree and 5 years relevant experience


• At least 5 years’ experience and working knowledge of US GAAP, COSO’s Internal Control-Integrated Framework, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX)


• Strong understanding of risk assessment, control analysis, audit procedures, and auditing standards


• Knowledge and experience with internal control testing associated with SOX


• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Required Security Clearance (NA)

Required Immigration Status (work authorization)

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements

Qualifications We Prefer

• CPA or CPA candidate preferred


• Detail oriented analytical thinker


• Self-starter with ability to work independently and in team environment


• Problem solving skills – ability to research and investigate independently


• Effective written and verbal communication skills – ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization


• Self-motivated, able to work independently and in team environment


• Ability to own actions from cradle to grave, ensuring both successful and sustained outcomes


• Effective organizational skills are required to ensure key milestones are met


• Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational and time management skills


• Proactive, creative, and innovative approaches to problem solving; critical and reasonable thinking


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to establish processes to drive efficiencies and improve performance.

Work Location:

• Hybrid based near an RTX hub in Farmington (Hartford CT) with ability to work East Coast business hours

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

What We Offer: 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.

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The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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