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Manager Accounting 1

Company:
Northrop Grumman
Location:
Merrifield, VA, 22042
Posted:
December 09, 2025
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Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Accounting Manager 1 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 1 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

5+ years of relevant accounting experience

1+ years of Big 4 experience in accounting or audit

1+ 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

CPA preferred

Primary Level Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $165,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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