Director, Corporate Accounting

Job Description:

Description:The Director, Corporate Accounting will lead and evolve the corporations consolidation, reporting and general-ledger functions while driving enterprise-wide finance transformation. This leader will own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, produce U.S. GAAP-compliant reporting packages, maintain effective internal controls, lead multi-entity change management programs and build a high-performing team that partners across the business.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Finance Transformation
• Champion implementation of the new corporate ERP system, consolidation application, and broader finance transformation initiatives (ERP/EPM migrations, automation, system/process redesign, data architecture).
• Design and execute change management plans for new reporting standards, system upgrades, and enterprise wide finance initiatives (Prosci/ADKAR or similar).
• Own large scale finance transformation projects (ERP upgrades, automation initiatives, chart of accounts redesigns) from planning through post implementation adoption.
• Develop a change management playbook for finance wide projects and partner with IT, Operations, and external auditors to ensure seamless rollout.

Close & Reporting Process
• Lead the end to end corporate consolidation process (monthly, quarterly, annual) and ensure accurate close cycles.
• Prepare, review, and publish external filings (Form 10 K/10 Q) and internal financial reporting packages.
• Generate executive level insights for senior leadership and quarterly earnings releases; translate transformation outcomes into clear business impact.
• Partner with business-unit finance teams on U.S. GAAP accounting issues, offering technical guidance and, at the same time, helping ensure that any new processes are adopted consistency across the enterprise.

Internal Controls & Governance
• Design, implement, and maintain controls over systems, data, and processes; ensure SOX compliance, audit readiness, and ongoing governance of transformation initiatives.
• Lead cross functional workstreams to implement new accounting standards and maintain control effectiveness.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Provide strategic direction and influence senior stakeholders across finance, operations, and technology functions.
• Lead and influence mid level managers; communicate complex financial information through strong presentations and written reports.

Team Development
• Coach and develop finance leaders within the Corporate Accounting team: set department and individual goals, conduct performance reviews, deliver ongoing training, and create succession plans.
• Build a high performing, collaborative team culture that drives continuous improvement and accountability.

Candidates should expect to travel 30-40 to corporate headquarters located in Bethesda, MD and other Lockheed Martin global sites.

What’s In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Basic Qualifications:
- Seasoned executive with extensive experience leading corporate consolidation and reporting functions in a multi-entity public company and proven track record of delivering large-scale finance transformation initiatives
- Active CPA license and Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance (or related field)
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting and SOX controls.
- Proven ability to lead and develop mid-level managers and influence senior stakeholders across the enterprise
- Effective presentation, communication and stakeholder-management skills
- Ability to prioritize and drive projects to completion and deliver measurable results
Desired Skills:
-Hands-on experience delivering SAP, Khalix or Oracle EPM system conversion/upgrades
- Advanced Excel (Power Query, macros, pivot tables) and data-visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
- Track record of process automation, continuous-improvement, and change management execution
-Big 4 audit exposure and corporate accounting experience at a large public entity
- Strong collaborator across multi-discipline functions (ie. finance, operations, and technology).
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $180,000 - $309,120. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as spanet and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Finance
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

-Hands-on experience delivering SAP, Khalix or Oracle EPM system conversion/upgrades
- Advanced Excel (Power Query, macros, pivot tables) and data-visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
- Track record of process automation, continuous-improvement, and change management execution
-Big 4 audit exposure and corporate accounting experience at a large public entity
- Strong collaborator across multi-discipline functions (ie. finance, operations, and technology).

Job Ident #: 93663121440

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/