Manager Accounting 2
Irving, TX, 75038, USA
- Accountancy & Accounting
- Accounting Manager
- General Accounting
- SAP GL
The Accounting Manager 2 at Northrop Grumman leads a team within the General Accounting shared services, ensuring accurate and timely financial closing processes and driving process improvements. The role involves managing SAP GL operations, overseeing journal entries, establishing performance KPIs, and fostering collaboration across business units. Candidates require a bachelor's degree, significant accounting experience, leadership skills, and proficiency with ERP systems, preferably with a CPA and Big 4 background.
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Accounting Manager 2 to join our team in Irving, TX, El Segundo, CA, Falls Church, VA, Bloomington, MN, or Melbourne, FL. This position offers a hybrid schedule and requires a minimum of two days in office.
The Accounting Manager 2 provides leadership and guidance to the General Accounting shared services organization, supporting Northrop Grumman operating segments. This role manages a team of accountants, collaborating with a broader team and interacting with other General Accounting managers.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness in closing the accounting books, including month end close, consolidation, and reconciliations
- Lead daily accounting operations in SAP GL and related ERP systems, including the review of journal entries
- Drive process improvements and automation initiatives
- Establish and monitor KPIs for team performance
- Develop strong relationships with business units and cross-functional teams
- Communicate effectively in meetings of various sizes, influencing and negotiating as needed
- Manage direct reports, providing coaching, career development, and performance management
- Maintain flexibility to support critical deadlines and business needs
- Support special projects and system implementations
- Manage and execute large-scale projects and initiatives with diverse stakeholder groups to successful completion
- Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships across sectors, functions, and organizations with varied interests
- Reinforce positive culture and engagement of team
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- 7+ years of relevant accounting experience
- 1+ years of Big 4 experience in accounting or audit
- 3+ years of supervisory/leadership experience
- Experience with SAP GL and financial reporting tools
- Proven ability to drive tasks to resolution and completion
- Demonstrated project management skills, including experience planning and executing multiple projects simultaneously end-to-end
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA preferred




