Lead, Technical Accounting

L3Harris Technologies

Lead Technical Accountant providing accounting advisement on complex financial transactions at L3Harris. Ensuring compliance and documentation support for the Missile Solutions business during its IPO.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, California, Florida, New York, Ohio, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $91,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

serve as a technical accounting advisor for management on complex transactions
ensure compliance with regulatory standards and produce robust documentation packages
partner with cross-functional teams on complex transactions and enterprise-wide projects
liaise with internal and external auditors to support the company’s positions
prepare and review technical accounting memos and other documentation
monitor accounting policies for required updates and compliance
provide guidance on accurate interpretation and implementation of business control processes
communicate accounting guidance and impacts at the appropriate level
develop collaborative relationships with segment and functional teams
assist with financial reporting tasks as necessary
identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and automation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior accounting experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior accounting experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior accounting experience
CPA with active license
Experience in contract accounting, preferably including U.S. Government contracts
Big Four experience with audits of clients that are SEC registrants and/or U.S. Government contractors
Strong technical and financial acumen
Previous experience within the Aerospace & Defense industry
Experience with percentage of completion accounting, including estimates at completion
Strong project management skills, including demonstrated ability to think end-to-end and manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously.
Leveraging technology to enhance data analytics

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and disability insurance
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
EAP
education assistance
parental leave
paid time off
company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical accountingfinancial reportingcontract accountingpercentage of completion accountingdata analyticsprocess improvementautomationcompliancedocumentationbusiness control processes

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproject managementinterpersonal skillsleadershiporganizational skillsanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingadaptabilityattention to detail

Certifications

CPA