Associate Director, Technical Accounting and Policy

Job Description

Engage in evaluating the accounting implications of potential transactions, providing input and suggestions to planned and proposed agreements or transaction structures. Solve and make decisions on standard business and accounting policy interpretation requests. Review contracts and agreements, conduct research on relevant US GAAP and SEC regulation accounting guidance, and recommend accounting requirements for complex transactions. Prepare technical accounting memorandums and other presentation materials for significant transactions, supporting the review process with management and external auditors. Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards and updates. Prepare key accounting deliverables for acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions. Integrate, maintain, and communicate both Pratt & Whitney and RTX Corporation (RTX) accounting policies, while assisting with drafting new and updated policies. Partner with internal and external auditors, cross-functional departments, and business units across Pratt & Whitney and RTX, presenting findings effectively. Support the Assistant Controller and/or Controller in ad hoc projects.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field and a minimum of 12+ years applicable work experience; OR an advanced degree with 10+ years of applicable work experience. 2. CPA strongly preferred. 3. Strong technical accounting background with a thorough knowledge of US GAAP and SEC regulations and extensive practical experience in the application of accounting concepts, including revenue recognition, collaborations, leasing, goodwill, intangible assets, internal use software, and business combinations. 4. Big 4 audit or advisory experience is strongly preferred. 5. Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical and problem-solving skills, including technical research. 6. Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to clearly and concisely document and effectively communicate complex accounting issues to both Finance and Non-Finance personnel. 7. Ability to successfully manage multiple projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines. 8. Ability to work with cross-functional teams, domestically and internationally. 9. Intermediate to advanced excel skills. 10. Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently. 11. Broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project teams.

Benefits

- 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 - holidays