As a Project Accounting Manager here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will lead and oversee all aspects of project accounting including accounting policy, financial reviews and reporting, controls and processes, and business support across the Controllership function. You will play a vital role in ensuring accurate project financial management and compliance on a global scale.
You will report directly to the segment controller and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the financial integrity and operational efficiency of project accounting processes, providing critical insights and support to senior management and business partners to drive successful project execution and financial performance.
ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Lead key quarterly reviews related to project estimates at completion (EACs), reserves, contract assets and liabilities including unbilled, advances, and deferred accounts, ensuring effective internal controls.
- Partner with respective CFOs and business leaders to assess overall project execution performance, including risk assessment and early warning reporting.
- Oversee monthly project-related account reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting schedules to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Provide accounting support on complex transactions including project accounting and unique customer contracts.
- Lead pre- and post-close processes and communicate financial insights and results to senior management.
- Collaborate with the business on strategic initiatives such as cost optimization, growth opportunities, and restructuring actions.
- Oversee implementation of corrective action plans related to internal control deficiencies and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
- Manage quarterly and annual external financial reporting processes and deliverables.
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space — from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.
As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology that help aircraft perform safely and with precision. Our systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft — serving commercial aviation, defense and space operators from integrated flight deck platforms with 30-plus years in service to radiation-hardened systems trusted for human spaceflight.
- Minimum 6 years of experience in controllership or project accounting roles with strong multinational exposure.
- Deep knowledge of accounting policies, project accounting standards, and financial reporting requirements.
- Proficiency in managing complex project accounting transactions including contract assets/liabilities, reserves, and unbilled revenue.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial consolidation tools to drive accuracy and efficiency in reporting.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to lead account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial close processes.
- Due to defense contract related work, must be a U.S. Citizen
WE VALUE
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving process improvements in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong strategic mindset with ability to provide financial insights to senior leadership.
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet monthly/quarterly closing requirements
- Experience in Excel and Access
- SAP Experience preferred
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, with ability to quickly and positively influence others
- Ability to deal tactfully and confidently with customers/personnel at all organizational levels in independent and often stressful and ambiguous situations
- Project management skills; ability to effectively participate and/or lead projects/teams
BENEFITS
Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
- Employee assistance program and educational assistance
- Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/
POSTING TIMELINE
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Skills Required
- Minimum 6 years of experience in controllership or project accounting roles with multinational exposure
- Deep knowledge of accounting policies, project accounting standards, and financial reporting requirements
- Proficiency in managing complex project accounting transactions including contract assets/liabilities, reserves, and unbilled revenue
- Experience with ERP systems and financial consolidation tools
- Strong analytical skills and ability to lead account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial close processes
- U.S. Citizenship (required due to defense contract related work)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA or equivalent certification
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving process improvements
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet monthly/quarterly closing requirements
- Experience in Excel and Access
- SAP experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Ability to handle stressful and ambiguous situations tactfully and confidently
- Project management skills; ability to participate in or lead projects/teams
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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