Senior Associate, Forensic Accounting & Compliance

Date Posted:

2025-05-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UTVA5: Corp Arlington, VA 1000 Wilson Boulevard Suite 2300, Arlington, VA, 22209 USA

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 information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.   

 

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Finance-Internal Audit team.

The Forensic Accounting and Compliance Senior Associate (Principal Specialist) position is an exciting and challenging opportunity to play an integral part in advancing the fraud prevention and detection goals and skill sets of the Internal Audit department.

 

Specifically, you will join the global Forensic Accounting and Compliance Team (FACT) that is focused on helping address complex and high-risk business issues and operational challenges in a collaborative, team-driven culture. This role will help develop solutions across the global enterprise to drive the department’s strategy to execute proactive forensic reviews, compliance assessments, fraud risk identification and detection activities, and support with ad hoc matters such as investigations.

 

The position is a Remote opportunity, However, if based in Arlington, VA, Dallas, TX or Farmington, CT, there may be some onsite requirements for team collaboration. Domestic and international travel may be required.

 

What You Will Do:

• Obtain an understanding of financial, operational, and compliance risks through analysis of policies, procedures, transactional data, and supporting documents
• Develop workplans to identify potential internal control weaknesses, including testing design and operational effectiveness, to recommend performance improvement opportunities
• Own various audit project activities, including testing of evidence and identification of anomalies, by demonstrating high-quality execution and attention to detail
• Work effectively on an independent basis within a team setting to meet timelines and drive results
• Leverage technology and provide technology-oriented solutions in performing consistently changing daily activities
• Prepare high-quality workpapers that document the procedures performed and the testing results
• Prepare clear, concise project reports focusing on observations and recommendations and present in written and verbal form to senior management and other business leaders
• Learn, apply, and promote forensic skill sets among colleagues through knowledge sharing, mentoring, on-the-job coaching, and instructing on the use of related tools
• Promote a culture that embraces qualitative/quantitative-driven decisions and drive innovation to generate new ideas

 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Finance, Accounting, or Business Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in forensic accounting, internal audit, investigations, or compliance; preferably with a Big Four or consulting background, and actively pursuing or holding CPA, CFE, or CIA certification.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and implement improvements in forensic and compliance functions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and influencing change across various organizational levels.
• Proficient in project management and process improvement, with a solid understanding of business operations, internal controls, and risk identification.

 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with fraud and compliance risks, such as those focusing on anti-corruption and financial misstatements
• Experience with public accounting, internal audit, government accounting, or project management work
• Experience collaborating with and managing/supporting teams in a virtual environment across domestic and international locations
• Experience with data / statistical analysis tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, SPSS or R
• Ability to travel to company locations as necessary (in the potential range of 15% - 20%)

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What We Offer: 

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance   
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees   
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option   
• Tuition reimbursement program  
• Student Loan Repayment Program   
• Life insurance and disability coverage   
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection  
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits  
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning   
• Adoption Assistance            
• Autism Benefit   
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions   
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program  
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits   
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services  
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program    
• And more!   

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

• This position is currently designated as remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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