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Date Posted:

2026-05-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-FARMINGTON-0008 ~ 8 Farm Springs Rd ~ 8 FARM SPRINGS

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon has an opening for a Principal Specialist, Accounting and Controllership to join the Accounting and Controllership team supporting technical accounting and special projects. Travel requirement is less than 10% based on project or business needs. The role includes project management activities, evaluation against control and policy requirements, supervision of Internal Control team members, and review of team deliverables.

The Accounting and Controllership team supports the Business Controller organization through quarterly financial reporting deliverables, assessment of transactions under US GAAP, IFRS and Company Policy, internal controls compliance activities, finance projects, implementation of accounting standards, and accounting guidance and training activities. The position may include cross-training and support in these areas.

What You Will Do:

Applicant will have exposure to the Raytheon Finance Organization and collaborate with other organizational functions. Applicant will lead responsibilities listed below and support high-profile accounting projects. The role requires communication and time management to meet deadlines.

• Lead review of updated Raytheon policies, procedures, and exceptions to ensure appropriate stakeholders are engaged and provide comments and feedback within required timelines.
• Lead international entity VAT, petty cash, and emergency fund processes.
• Provide oversight for compliance with RTX Records Retention policy and Raytheon records retention schedule.
• Research accounting questions as they arise.
• Support process improvement projects, development of analytics, and maintenance of standard work, as needed.
• Support Special Projects team by managing projects and running system reports, as needed.
• Support annual global statutory audits, as needed.
• Support international tax activities, as needed.
• Support financial reporting close process and financial statement preparation, as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or a directly related field and a minimum of 2 years related work experience 
• Experience analyzing data and resolving accounting-related issues.
• Experience communicating with stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Experience working in environments with multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with financial modeling and data analysis using tools such as Excel, SAP, and financial systems including SAP, OneStream, and Business Warehouse.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or related industry.

What We Offer:

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.  

• Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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