CORPORATE MANAGER, TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING & SOX COMPLIANCE

Req ID: 43815
Team: N365 CONTROLLER
Entity: HII Corporate Office

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Meet HII's Corporate Team
HII's corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

HII is currently looking for a Corporate Manager, Technical Accounting and Sox Compliance! Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & SOX Compliance, this position's primary responsibility is serving as the enterprise-wide Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance manager. Additional responsibilities include supporting the technical accounting function.

Internal controls:

• Manage the enterprise-wide SOX compliance program covering the Company's internal control over financial reporting, including preparation of the annual SOX compliance plan and risk assessment

• Act as the primary point of contact for SOX compliance matters across the Company, maintaining positive and collaborative relationships with the business divisions, corporate departments, and both internal and external auditors

• Manage the SOX compliance reporting process, which includes leading SOX compliance status meetings, assessing control deficiencies, and monitoring remediation plans
• Provide upper management timely SOX status updates
• Maintain the company's SOX compliance tracking and reporting tool
• Serve as SOX subject matter expert by providing guidance and best practices regarding control design, implementation, deficiency assessment, and remediation plans
• Oversee the development and implementation of controls related to new accounting standards, transactions, processes, and systems.
• Manage and coordinate the process for service organization control reports

Technical accounting:

• Monitor the standard setting and rule making activities at the FASB and SEC
• Participate in U.S. GAAP accounting and SEC reporting consultations by researching, analyzing, communicating, and documenting U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements and conclusions
• Prepare quarterly department memos, including those related to control deficiencies, impairment indicators, materiality assessments, and related party transactions
• Participate in the implementation of new U.S. GAAP accounting standards and SEC reporting requirements
• Review draft SEC filings and provide input into applicable footnote disclosures, including those related to new accounting standards and the Company's accounting policies.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects in support of management initiatives

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; Master's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience

Nice to Have

• CPA certification
• Experience at a Big 4 accounting firm or related experience with SOX compliance at a large publicly traded company
• Experience with SOX requirements and internal control assessments
• Experience with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage/lead multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and stay organized
• Self-directed and accountable
• Strong analytical skills
• Prior experience with AuditBoard, Blackline, Workiva, Microsoft Office, SAP

Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.