Principal Financial Analyst Stock Compensation
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
Description
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 Corporation is seeking a Stock Compensation Analyst. The Stock Compensation Analyst will report to the Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting and is responsible for the following accounting/reporting activities:
- Prepare 10-Q and 10-K stock-based compensation and EPS footnote
- Perform the EPS and dilutive share calculation
- Prepare journal entries related to stock-based compensation for the monthly close process
- Prepare account reconciliations related to stock-based compensation and equity
- Assist in preparing the annual Forward Pricing Rate Proposal and Incurred Cost Submission for the company’s Long-term Incentive Plan
- Prepare income statement and balance sheet analytics for accounts related to the company’s Long-term Incentive Plan
- Provide audit support related to SOX, DCAA, IRS, internal and external financial statement audits
- Prepare the quarterly tax rolling forecast for stock-based compensation
- Calculate stock-based compensation for BOD members and coordinate the journal entries and payments with the Corporate Secretary’s office
- Responsible for the stock-based compensation inputs into the annual proxy statement
- Assist with related corporate office inputs into the operating and strategic plans as well as preparation of year-end financial reporting packages and tax packages for corporate entities.
- May be required to perform financial analysis and /or technical research as required.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other related field with 5 years of relevant work experience.
- Master’s degree or CPA may be traded for 2 years of experience. Master’s degree and a CPA may be traded for a total of 3 years of experience.
- Public accounting experience, IF directly relevant, may count for up to an additional year of experience for each year of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or actively pursuing licensure
- Public accounting firm experience
- Prior experience with SAP and/or Hyperion Financial Management
- Strong time management and organization skills.
- Must be able to function in a dynamic organization, effectively managing competing priorities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of government contract accounting regulations, cost accounting standards and federal acquisition regulations
