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Specialist, Accounting

Montreal, Canada

Job ID 18450
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Overview

Our Business and Operations team has an unwavering focus on our commitment to excellence in everything we do. They’re the backbone of our ability to deliver mission solutions with speed, innovation and flawless execution.

  • Full Time
  • Level: Experienced
  • Location: On Site
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  • Collaborative
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Influential
  • Organised
  • Strategic
  • Technical

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Being in program finance, you are exposed to many different aspects of the business. You have the opportunity to collaborate with program managers, engineers, supply chain and so many wonderful people that are dedicated to the customer’s mission.

Senior Associate, Audit

Job Description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About your next challenge as Specialist, Accounting:

L3Harris MAPPS is looking for a Specialist, Accounting who will be responsible for the full accounting cycle and reporting of programs for our Germany and Malaysia Business Areas. The incumbent will work closely with the Program Managers and the functional teams in order to maintain the accuracy of the programs by preparing and presenting timely monthly financial statements and providing explanations on variances. The Specialist, Accounting is also responsible, in concert with respective Program Managers, for financial forecasts of key indicators such as Orders, Sales, Operating Income and Free Cash Flow (FCF). The ideal candidate will therefore need to be detail oriented, possess an analytical mind and be able to thrive in a fast pace environment in order to meet deadlines.

What you will do:

  • Develop/review time-phased budgets after contract award;
  • Track, control and analyze cost performance for programs;
  • Report on on-going cost and schedule variances for program(s) in accordance with company policy;
  • Prepare, analyze, review and track project profitability;
  • Update and communicate performance data to division management team
  • Review schedules/invoices and analyze program cash flow forecasts;
  • Provide financial analysis for audits and other financial activities;
  • Any other related duties.

Required Skills and Experiences:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance;
  • 3-5 years of experience in an accounting/finance role;
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
  • Highly developed analytical mind;
  • Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities; 
  • Attention to detail with strong accounting and finance skills;
  • Ability to work under pressure;
  • Focused on teamwork and collaboration;
  • Excellent communication skills in English and French, both orally and in writing.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
  • Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

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