**Job Description** The ES Finance Internal Controls and Compliance function is currently seeking an experienced Accountant or Financial Analyst to join their team in Nashua, NH. **This role will have the following responsibilities:** + Provide leadership and support for external financial audits to include communication with external auditors, internal stakeholders and various functions. Oversight of audit planning, execution and related activities. + Provide support to the internal controls function for documentation and assessment of internal controls within the Financial Control Framework (FCF) including guidance and counsel to various stakeholders. + Prepare reports of internal control activities, assessments and various periodic compliance and transactional activities to include company funded investments (SOAs), provisions/reserves (CFO Certs) and financial policy compliance (FAP/FPM Compliance Statement). + Serve as a proactive team member to provide support to multiple stakeholders including implementing continuous improvement of current processes. **This role will initially require an in-office presence at our offices in greater Nashua, NH** . As the successful candidate comes up to speed and demonstrates their capability and independence in this role, the **work type will switch to full-time remote** . To be considered for this position, **candidates must currently reside within a commutable distance of Nashua, NH** . **Out-of-area applicants requiring relocation will not be considered** . **Specific Responsibilities of the position will include:** + Primary interface with our external auditor for financial and program audits at half-year, interim, and full year; and related audits of internal controls, and other audit activities. + Communicates with external and internal stakeholders, and senior management. + Exercises discretion over the review and communication of confidential data. + Actively involved in audit planning, process flow walkthroughs, information technology reviews, segregation of duty testing, and program overviews. + Provides support to the internal controls function supporting the Financial Control Framework (FCF) consisting of internal controls evaluation and testing, counsel, and related control assessments. + Evaluates functional processes and compliance with corporate and/or external policies and regulations. + Supports financial policy compliance initiatives and delegation of authority processes. + Supports related accounting and control processes consisting of provision certifications (i.e. CFO certs) and internal fund expenditures (i.e. SOA reporting). + Assists in the review of policies/procedures and provides guidance/support to stakeholders regarding compliance-related questions and policy interpretation. + Recommends improvements to self-assessment tools and evaluates completed control owner self-assessments (COSA). + Acts as an effective member of the ES sector Controls team and establishes cooperative and positive working relationships within the team and throughout ES sector. + Occasional travel both locally and outside of NH. + Ability to work independently and within a team environment. **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + Bachelor s degree in either Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, or related, and 2 -3 years professional experience. + Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including driving an issue to resolution. + Strong interpersonal skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills. + Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. + Ability to work within a team environment and independently. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools with intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel. **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Experience within internal controls, audit and accounting. + Data analytics, data mining and artificial intelligence. + Microsoft Excel experience - VLOOKUP, PivotTables, Macros and Filters **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $66084 - $112343 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. **Accountant II, Internal Controls and Compliance (Full-time Remote)** **110640BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression