Senior Manager, Accounting & Controllership (Onsite)

Date Posted:
2025-04-16
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HSK02: Kidde Aerospace 4200 Airport Drive,NW, Wilson, NC, 27896 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Security Clearance:
None/Not Required

This position leads a large team of experienced accounting professionals or team leaders, overseeing general accounting processes such as financial reporting, inter-company cash, cash management, government accounting, project accounting, and / or balance sheet management. Develops and maintains accounting principles and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. We are seeking a talented, driven individual to lead and manage our accounting and finance operations for the Wilson, NC site, ensure high standards on internal controls, and partner with key stakeholders to make critical decisions that drive impact within our business. This position will work closely with the Controller for the overall Kidde business as well as the site lead to ensure the accounting function meets best practices, that reporting is accurate and timely, and that the organization and senior leadership teams are well-supported by the Finance Team. This position fosters communication and knowledge between our domestic and international sites as well as with our strategic business unit within the broader Collins Aerospace business of Avionics, serving as an advocate for both. The ideal candidate will be a persistent self-starter who is excited to support a cross-functional team. You will be a consummate communicator and provide insights that will enable senior management to make decisions on the direction of the Company.

What You Will Do:

• Leads a team of experienced accountants and manages large-scale projects and activities for a medium-sized organization. Responsible for selection, training, development, mentorship, retention, and recommendations and/or decisions regarding various employee matters such as performance, salaries, and terminations. Develops and communications team objectives; inspires and motivates team members to achieve results.
• Oversees and manages general ledger preparation (including monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts), government accounting activities, and/or projects, to assure timely completion and accuracy of accounting activities.
• Develops and maintains accounting principles and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
• Responsible for internal controls adherence and auditing
• Ensures accounting policies, procedures and controls for all the projects and financial statements are in compliance with US GAAP.
• Oversees the preparation and presentation of management reports and / or corporate reporting requirements, to ensure integrity of information and keep management updated on key information.
• Monitors budget and forecast activity in order to track the organization's budgets and ensure that budgets are maintained.
• Develops, directs, plans and evaluates accounting policies and procedures including cost accounting, general accounting, and statutory accounting, as applicable.
• Manages the planning and direction of accounting activities, including the maintenance of the ledger accounts and financial statements.
• Prepares, records, analyzes and reports accounting transactions, including coordination and administration of assignments.
• Oversees monthly financial closing processes, adhering to strict closing deadlines.
• Conducts or assists in the documentation of cost, government and project accounting in addition to attending to financial reporting.
• Negotiates and advises on collection of overdue bills and takes appropriate action to recover overdue payments.
• Coordinates credit review, collection of unpaid bills, and fraud investigations either internally or through an outsourced service.
• Manages and investigates tax, consolidation, and close data.
• Investigates and manages intercompany, holding company and fixed asset accounting.
• Assists with annual operating and capital budgeting processes as needed.

What You Will Learn:

• We are an organization of greater than 1,000 employees with additional operations sites in France and Germany. When you join our finance team, you're joining a team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond. Our team supports 70,000 employees across the U.S. and around the globe. As a Raytheon Technologies subsidiary, we operate with our own business reporting structure, financial dashboards, and earnings metrics. This reporting relationship allows finance team members to implement innovative tools for the aerospace market in a stand-alone business environment. At Collins Aerospace, you'll be not only be advancing your career, you will be leaving your mark on the future of advanced technologies.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• At least 6 years knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel (SUMIF, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros, graphs/charts, etc.) and Power Point
• Experience using a large ERP system

Qualifications We Prefer:

• SAP, Oracle, Hyperion/Essbase, OneStream experience
• Experience in manufacturing industry
• Intense attention to detail
• Solid work ethic
• Exhibits focus, commitment and cooperation
• Effective communication style, both verbal and written
• Self-starter with proven ability to work well across an organization and as a part of a collaborative team
• Proven ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to drive cross-functional initiatives involving employees from varying disciplines within the organization at the site and through our central organization
• Ability to form and develop relationships with a wide variety of functional roles and organizational levels
• Ability to manage multiple and often complex projects and tasks with varying deadlines
• Flexibility; someone who is adaptive to frequent changes in priorities, organization and strategy, flexible to deadlines with short lead times
• Focus on continuous improvement, with attention to compliance requirements
• Confidence in communicating with senior levels of management and business partners in a clear and effective manner

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Eligible for relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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