Specialist, Financial Reporting

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. With over 100,000 employees in 71 countries, we operate globally through four business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Marine Systems, and Technologies.

As a Corporate Headquarters employee, working in Reston, Virginia, you will gain a broad understanding of the General Dynamics portfolio; work with accomplished professionals; and grow your career while your leadership invests in your continued professional success.

General Dynamics is committed to helping our employees and their families lead healthy, productive lives. General Dynamics offers a wide array of plans in its flexible benefits program with options to help our employees succeed at work and at home.

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Employer that is committed to hiring a talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran

As a member of the General Dynamics Financial Reporting Team, you will be responsible for preparing consolidated financial statements, and preparing filings for the Securities and Exchange Commission (10-Q, 10-K, 8K) and other regulatory filings. You will interact with senior leadership and business unit financial leaders across the globe to support General Dynamics continued success.

• Prepare consolidated financial statements including the statement of cash flows, internal management financial information and analysis, and the public earnings release.
• Prepare quarterly and annual Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings (Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K), securities registration statements (Forms S-3, S-4) and other regulatory filings, as necessary.
• Research technical accounting matters and implement newly issued accounting standards and SEC rule-making releases across business units.
• Coordinate and prepare the quarterly and annual Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (Inline XBRL) reporting for SEC filings.
• Consult with business unit financial management on technical accounting matters.
• Prepare internal presentations on accounting and financial reporting matters for senior management, the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.
• Coordinate with independent auditors to assist in audit requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Training Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or related discipline or the equivalent combination of education and experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the job
• CPA is required

Experience Requirements:

• 3 years experience in Big 4 public accounting or comparable relevant industry experience

Other Requirements:

• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
• Ability to work with minimal direction, set priorities and handle multiple tasks and demonstrate good planning and organization skills
  
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to completeness and accuracy
  
• Sound professional communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with people at all levels
  
• Strong public speaking/presentation skills
• Familiarity with Aerospace & Defense industry technical issues preferable
  
• Full proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  
• Experience with Workiva cloud-based SEC reporting tool or PowerBI is desirable
• Must be willing to work in the CHQ office Monday through Friday during regular business hours

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