Sr. Accountant

Sr. Accountant

Description

Textron is a renowned global multi-industry company with a diverse portfolio spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care, and fuel systems. Our brand lineup includes leading names like Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, and many others. With a strong worldwide presence and a workforce of 35,000 individuals across 25 countries, we prioritize attracting top talent.

Job Summary:

As a Senior Accountant at Textron, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance within the organization. You'll actively engage with business unit and inter-departmental accounting, finance, and operational personnel to provide technical accounting guidance for identified transactions or events. Additionally, you'll support the development and execution of the enterprise-wide control plan, collaborate with external audit teams, and contribute to the Textron period-end close process.

Responsibilities:

• Actively engage with business unit and inter-departmental accounting, finance, and operational personnel to provide technical accounting guidance for identified transactions or events.

• Support the development and execution of the enterprise-wide control plan, including managing and executing certain Control Plan deliverables. This includes identification of design and operational deficiencies, oversight for the development, monitoring, and closure of any required remediation plans with business unit stakeholders as well as results reporting to senior management.

• Serve as the lead for the ongoing tracking, summarization, and analysis of pending and newly issued accounting and SEC reporting guidance. Liaise with members of the external audit team to ensure alignment with key facets of the potential changes and understand the related impact to Textron.

• Support the Textron period-end close process through the execution of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement analysis.

• Collaborate closely with members of the SEC reporting team and be responsible for the completion of a selection of SEC deliverables associated with our quarterly and annual filings including key financial statement and footnote related materials.

• Develop inter-departmental relationships to ensure proper accounting on current projects.

• Provide ongoing real-time coaching and feedback to staff personnel and LDPs, working closely with each to ensure proper development and exposure to growth opportunities.

• Provide cross-department assignment support based on department needs.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance and minimum of 2 years of experience.

• Detail oriented, organized, self-motivated and committed to a high level of accuracy.

• Strong focus on customer service mindset with all stakeholders.

• Must have strong work ethic and be able to meet critical deadlines.

• Ability to work in a cross-functional, rapidly changing environment, and to lead and drive complex initiatives.

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

• Proficiency in Word and Excel required.

Why Textron?

Textron puts a high value on work-life balance. We have an on-site fitness center where you can partake in 1:1 personal training, take classes or workout with co-workers. We offer a generous time off package as well as a culture that encourages engagement. Getting involved in Employee Resource Groups and workplace activities makes the work more meaningful and fun!

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members and we have a broad mix of levels and tenures that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We offer a competitive total rewards package including generous 401k matching and tuition reimbursement programs as well as health, dental and more.

Join Textron today and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation, creativity, and collaboration!

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Rhode Island-Providence
Job Function: Finance/Accounting
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 04/01/2024, 10:13:42 PM
Job Number: 322567