Financial Assurance Manager 2 at Northrop Grumman in Irving, TX

Financial Assurance Manager 2 Location: United States-Texas-Irving RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No 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’s Financial Shared Services team is looking for a Manager 2 of Financial Assurance, reporting to the Director of Financial Shared Services.  Primary responsibilities include management of the Financial Shared Services SOX PMO team and the Imputed & Proxy reporting team.  This role will be located in Irving, Texas and will have an in-person requirement of a minimum of two days a week. Core Responsibilities Manage the Financial Shared Services SOX PMO team and activities, including preparation, review, and sign‑off of quarterly SOX certifications, serving as the primary contact for related SOX compliance issues, coordinating remediation plans, tracking progress, and reporting status to senior leadership. Support ongoing SOX and financial audit requests by providing documentation, testing evidence, and timely responses to internal audit, external auditors, and regulatory bodies. Manage and supervise the preparation and review of imputed‑income and proxy reporting schedules, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies. Lead initiatives that streamline financial processes while strengthening the control environment. Establish performance metrics and align the team with corporate risk‑management and compliance objectives. Partner with stakeholders to communicate control expectations, findings, and remediation plans. Where possible, leverage ERPs and analytics tools to monitor control performance, generate risk dashboards, and enable data‑driven decision‑making. Manage a team of up to five accountants/analysts, providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development to build expertise in operational finance and internal‑control practices. The following characteristics will be required to succeed in this role: Excels at analytical thinking and problem solving, consistently identifying root causes, developing corrective action plans, and delivering sustainable solutions for moderate‑to‑high‑complexity issues. Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing, presenting technical findings clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences, including senior executives. Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive information. Manages projects with strong time‑management and organizational skills, adeptly prioritizing competing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or a related field) and a minimum of seven years of experience in operational finance/accounting, including direct work with internal controls. Minimum of  three years of experience in a supervisory role with responsibility for directing the work of other employees. Experience evaluating financial transactions and operational processes against the SOX control framework. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and can analyze complex data and processes across a variety of financial functions. Proficient in at least one major ERP platform and exposure to expense‑management systems such as Concur. Preferred Qualifications Experience with ServiceNow and Workiva. Prior exposure to executive perquisites, imputed income, and proxy disclosure reporting. Significant experience with SAP (S/4). Significant experience with Concur. Primary Level Salary Range: $127,100.00 - $190,700.00 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.