Manager Accounting 1
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Irving
Posted on: February 3, 2026
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Job Description:
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance
availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the
TimeDescriptionAt 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. Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience
needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
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 - $165,000.00The 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. xmcpwfu 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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