Pratt & Whitney
Aerospace
AssociateDirector,CommercialEnginesTechnicalAccounting
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“Associate Director, Commercial Engines Technical Accounting at Pratt & Whitney. Skills: Technical accounting, US GAAP, Revenue recognition. Collaborate with Commercial Engines Campaign Finance and Legal. Review customer offerings to conclude on accounting implications”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills; Technical research
U. S. citizenship is required, Access certain necessary systems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in accounting and 12+ years of experience in accounting, Advanced degree in accounting and 10+ years of experience in accounting or finance, CPA certification, technical accounting background, thorough knowledge of US GAAP, thorough knowledge of SEC regulations, extensive practical experience in the application of accounting concepts, quantitative and qualitative analytical and problem-solving skills, technical research, Excellent written and oral communication ability, Ability to successfully manage multiple projects, Ability to work with cross-functional teams, Intermediate to advanced excel skills, Broad management and leadership knowledge
Nice to Have
Big 4 audit or advisory experience, understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), expert knowledge in revenue recognition, expert knowledge in leases, expert knowledge in collaborations, Public accounting experience, MS Office Suite experience, Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA, Aerospace industry experience, Experience with business cases, Experience with financial models, SAP experience, OneStream experience, HFM experience
What You'll Do.
Collaborate with Commercial Engines Campaign Finance and Legal
Review customer offerings to conclude on accounting implications
evaluate and document technical accounting conclusions
Consider prior deals and consistency of interpretations
Review business cases to validate accounting
Engage with Commercial Engines FP&A on forecasting
Communicate accounting conclusions to senior leadership
Support Finance and Legal teams to confirm approval
Facilitate obtaining approvals
Establish a framework for critical considerations
Support the operationalization complex accounting matters
Participate in process improvements
Participate in reporting enhancements
Participate in special projects
Manage and analyze activities
Control financial resources
Ensure compliance with company policies
Support internal audits
Support external audits
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Finance and Legal teams; FP&A; Non-accounting stakeholders
Communication Scope
Written communication; Oral communication; Present information
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple projects
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-06-04 **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, Commercial Engines Technical Accounting._** *** Strong location preference** for candidates local to the **East Hartford, CT area.** Consideration given for proximity to other significant RTX locations **(Charlotte, NC, Cedar Rapids, IA, Tewksbury, MA, Tucson, AZ).** **What You Will Do:** \- Collaborate with the Commercial Engines Campaign Finance and Legal teams to review customer offerings to conclude on accounting implications – both new business campaigns and contract restructurings. \- Research, evaluate and document technical accounting conclusions for complex or non-standard contractual terms most frequently pertaining to revenue recognition, contract modifications, lease accounting, warranty and collaboration accounting. \- Consider prior deals and consistency of interpretations and interactions with other co
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