JobsBusiness & Financial AnalystWashington, DCPrincipal Financial Analyst

Northrop Grumman

Posted 2 days ago

Principal Financial Analyst

Northrop Grumman · McLean, Virginia, United States

Full-timeOn site5-10 yrs$94k–$141kListed as no visa sponsorship
APPLY ON NORTHROP GRUMMAN'S CAREERS SITE ↗

Opens the employer's own application page.

In short

The Principal Financial Analyst will coordinate and consolidate financial statements while assisting with monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting deliverables. This role also provides critical audit support for SOX compliance and prepares financial analytics for management reports.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Financial reportingFinancial statementsGeneral accounting principlesPublic accountingSOX complianceAudit supportFinancial analyticsSAP

ALSO MENTIONED

Financial AnalystAccountingFinancial ReportingSOXAuditSAPHyperion Financial ManagementAerospaceDefenseFinancial Statements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience. Public accounting experience and the ability to work onsite in McLean, Virginia, are required.

About Northrop Grumman

Is your LinkedIn profile ready for roles like this?

A free review of your profile, scored against what Business Analysis roles ask for, and what to fix first.

GET MY FREE REVIEWFREE · A SCORED REVIEW OF YOUR PROFILE, IN MINUTES

Questions about this role

Is this Northrop Grumman role remote?
Tagged on site.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $94,200–$141,200 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 5-10 years.

The posting, in full

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

▶ READ THE FULL POSTING
  • RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
  • CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
  • CLEARANCE TYPE: None
  • TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst

This position will report to the Manager of Financial Reporting and perform financial reporting activities for our Defense Systems Sector. This high impact role will work closely with sector, division, and program business management teams. The position will require sitting onsite in McLean, Virginia.

Position Responsibilities and duties include

  • Assist with the sector monthly and quarterly financial close deliverables
  • Coordinate and consolidate financial statements

Maintain month-end closing documentation

  • Assist with preparation of year-end financial reporting packages and tax packages
  • Prepare financial statement analytics and other quarterly management reports
  • Provide audit support related to SOX, internal, and external financial statement audits

Support Financial Reporting SOX compliance and maintain evidence of the operation of controls

Provide financial reporting support for special projects

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience or a Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience, Must have 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

Experience with financial statements and general accounting principles

Public accounting experience

  • Must be able to work onsite in McLean, Virginia.
  • *Directly relevant Public Accounting may account for an additional year of experience for each year of relevant experience**

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified public accountant
  • Experience with SAP and Hyperion Financial Management
  • Prior experience in the aerospace and defense industry

Self-motivated, yet functions well in a team environment

Detail and results oriented; ability to deliver timely and accurate results under time sensitive conditions

  • Analytical; makes recommendations using acquired data and cumulative experience.
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
  • Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Similar roles open now

ALL 79 BUSINESS & FINANCIAL ANALYST ROLES IN WASHINGTON, DC

This listing comes from Northrop Grumman's own careers site. Apply links go to the employer. Last checked 7 Oct 2026.