Associate Director, Technical Accounting and Policy (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-05-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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. 

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years.

Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Pratt & Whitney has an immediate remote opportunity for an Associate Director, Technical Accounting and Policy.

What You Will Do:

- Evaluate the accounting implications of potential transactions and provide input and suggestions to planned and proposed agreements or transaction structures.

- Respond to, solve, and make decisions on standard and/or routine business and accounting policy interpretation requests.

- Review contracts and agreements, research relevant US GAAP and SEC regulation accounting guidance, recommend accounting requirements for complex and/or non-routine transactions.

- Prepare technical accounting memorandums and other presentation materials for significant transactions and support the review process with management and external auditors.

- Assist with implementation of new accounting standards and updates.

- Prepare key accounting deliverables for acquisitions and divestitures and other strategic transactions.

- Prepare certain financial reporting deliverables for reporting to RTX.

- Integrate, maintain, and communicate both Pratt & Whitney and RTX Corporation (RTX) accounting policies. Assist with drafting new and updated accounting policies.

- Partner with, and present to, internal and external auditors, cross-functional departments, and business units across Pratt & Whitney and RTX.

- Support Assistant Controller and/or Controller in ad hoc projects.

Qualifications You Must Have:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related field and minimum of 12+ years applicable work experience; OR an advanced degree with 10+ years of applicable work experience. CPA strongly preferred.

- Strong technical accounting background with a thorough knowledge of US GAAP and SEC regulations and extensive practical experience in the application of accounting concepts, including revenue recognition, collaborations, leasing, goodwill, intangible assets, internal use software, and business combinations. Big 4 audit or advisory experience is strongly preferred.

- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical and problem-solving skills, including technical research.

- Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to clearly and concisely document and effectively communicate complex accounting issues to both Finance and Non-Finance personnel.

- Ability to successfully manage multiple projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines.

- Ability to work with cross-functional teams, domestically and internationally.

- Intermediate to advanced excel skills.

- Proactive, detail oriented, and able to work independently.

- Broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project teams.

Qualifications We Prefer:

- Working knowledge of SAP ledgers, OneStream, and related business processes.

- Experience working in the aerospace and defense industry.

- Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

- Ability to understand, utilize, and collaborate with artificial intelligence technologies to solve problems, improve processes, and drive innovation.

Learn More & Apply Now:

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.

This role is:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process.

For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

*This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award.  ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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