L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our 46,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

We are seeking a dynamic professional with experience in business process internal controls and data analytics that is excited for the opportunity to join a change-agent department within L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

The Internal Controls Data Analyst is part of the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting Risk Management Department (ICFR RMD), reporting to the Principal Accounting Officer. The role involves ensuring Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements are achieved, assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, participating in group and Corporate-level projects which aid in supporting corporate initiatives, and identifying improvements in the design of processes across the business. They will be part of the transformational analytics with automation and advanced reporting solutions.

Essential Functions:

• Manage, coach, and support accounting staff as they assist in controls and risk assessment activities such as monitoring and enhancement of self-testing throughout the organization
• Develop and enhance data automation and visualization (e.g., Power BI, Alteryx, etc.) to create efficient and effective solutions
• Collaborate with self-testers and reviewers as well as various levels of Management throughout the company to advance ICFR Maturity throughout the organization
• Research various controls and accounting related matters, propose recommendations, and provide consultation to assist management in implementing solutions

Assess and enhance L3H’s Internal Controls & Self-Testing monitoring program which includes:

• Assisting in identifying and documenting internal controls to mitigate associated risks

• Gain an understanding of various unique business processes to improve control design and enhance testing

• Develop, design, and enhance the existing monitoring program

• Utilization of ICFR Software (AuditBoard) to track and report testing status and completion

• Review the nature, timing, extent, and quality of self-testing

• Includes evaluation of division self-testing plans/test sheets to ensure risks are appropriately tested

• Assess reported audit issues/deficiencies by collaborating with various levels of Management to assist with impact assessment, implementation of recommendations and corrective actions

• Develop and provide trainings, guidance, and consultation, which includes training self-testers to perform design and operating effectiveness testing

• Perform site visits on a rotational basis to provide in person guidance and feedback (dependent on policy and travel restrictions)

• Ability to travel 10-20%

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field with 9 years prior experience in accounting and data analytics or Graduate Degree with 7 years prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior accounting and data analytics experience.
• 2+ years of managerial or supervisoral experience
• 3+ years of public accounting / auditing experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• CPA certification
• Experience in understanding and evaluating automated controls and IT General Controls
• Strong background in internal controls regulatory requirements (SOX, COSO) as well as PCAOB audit standards and GAAP
• Strong analytical, organizational, decision making, professional skepticism, documentation, time management and administrative skills including utilization of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences
• Ability to influence others, establish credibility with business partners and drive cultural change
• Working knowledge of data automation, big data, PowerBI or strong passion for data analysis