Sr. Specialist, Internal Audit

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Internal Audit - Government Compliance

Job Code: 18344

Job Location: Melbourne, FL or Remote within the United States

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a qualified individual to join our diverse and dynamic Internal Audit team. The Senior Specialist, Audit position will report to the Sr. Manager, Internal Audit and be part of an exciting opportunity to enhance government compliance, financial, program, operational, and business expertise through audits and special projects while recommending opportunities to strengthen the internal control structure and operations.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and maintain working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), its Defense and agency supplements, and key Government Compliance areas, including Cost Accounting Standards, Billing, Timekeeping, Purchasing, Earned Value Management System, Material Management, Government Property, Cost Estimation, Bid Proposal, Negotiation, and International Contracting (Import/Export, FCPA)
• Independently and objectively plan and execute audits in accordance with professional auditing standards
• Lead preparation of audit work programs to include sampling methodology and specific audit steps to be performed
• Prepare time and resource budget estimates to perform the assigned audits
• Identify and analyze related key controls, processes, and systems to determine effectiveness
• Effectively interact with and communicate audit status and results to internal audit and business stakeholders, with emphasis on discussing deficiencies and understanding corrective actions
• Stay informed of current regulatory changes relevant to the company and ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and practices
• Assist in developing standard audit work programs in support of new audit offerings or enhance existing work programs
• Prepare formal written work papers and reports, documenting audit work performed, and expressing conclusions, ensuring quality is aligned with the departmental standards
• Show self-drive and willingness to support variety of audits, inclusive of financial, program and/or operational tasks
• Closely collaborate with peers and fulfill other duties as assigned, which may include strategic initiatives, stakeholder relationship management, risk assessment, IIA self-assessment, and trainings
• Travel up to 20%, including some international locations

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• 4 years of auditing and/or government compliance experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and other Government regulations with DFARS business system experience (accounting, estimating, MMAS, EVMS, property, purchasing)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with a variety of business stakeholders in the organizationAbility to deliver assigned work on schedule and within the allocated budget
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Relevant certification (CPA, CIA and/or CDFM)
• Experience in a government contracting environment (DCAA, DCMA)
• Public audit firm experience
• Detail oriented with good organizational skills and capable of multi-tasking
• A proactive self-starter who is also capable of working effectively in a team environment
• Top Secret security clearance or eligibility and willingness to go through the process

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont, Washington State and New York State is $75,000-$139,000. For California, Seattle, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area and New York City, the salary range for this role is $86,500-$160,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.