Lead Corporate Accounting Analyst

Description:Are you the kind of accounting leader who thrives on turning complexity into clarity, bridges legacy finance with tomorrow’s AI‑driven ecosystem, and treats every month‑end close as a chance to tell a compelling financial story? Join us as the Lead Corporate Accounting Analyst and become the strategic ‘general athlete’ who designs, builds, and future‑proofs the finance engine of a global powerhouse.

As a key contributor, you will not only ensure the integrity of our SEC filings and month-end close but also act as a functional architect for our SAP S/4 HANA and Oracle FCC migrations. You will bridge the gap between technical accounting rigor and modern financial technology, ensuring our systems and processes are built for the future of AI-driven finance.

Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting: Evaluate complex transactions and author technical white papers; drive the preparation of SEC filings and ensure all external disclosures are technically sound.

Global Consolidations & GL Operations: Oversee inter-company eliminations and global consolidations using Hyperion; deliver high-level variance analysis and "financial storytelling" for senior leadership.
Systems & Digital Transformation: Serve as a functional lead for the S/4 HANA and FCC implementation; champion the use of AI, RPA, Power BI, and Tableau to automate manual workflows.

Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with IT, Transformation Office, Tax, Treasury, FP&A Internal Audit, and Business Area functions to lead special projects and drive change.

Interested candidates should expect to work on-site at least 1 day per week (currently Tuesday) and as needed to meet business needs (especially month end and quarterly close). This role is based in Bethesda, MD.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 5 years in Public Accounting
2–3 years of post-public accounting experience in a corporate reporting or technical accounting role.
Active CPA is required.
Advanced knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements including ASC 606.
Expert-level Excel skills and the ability to manage complex reconciliations across disparate data sources.
Proven ability to translate technical accounting treatments into clear, actionable insights for non-finance executives.
Desired Skills:
Direct experience large ERP implementations, prefer SAP S/4 HANA migrations or implementing FCC consolidation tools.
Experience using Power Query, Power BI, or Tableau to create automated dashboards and reduce manual data entry.
Demonstrated ability to lead long-term project plans and manage cross-functional stakeholders through organizational change.
Familiarity with AI, RPA (Robotic Process Automation) or other lean accounting initiatives.
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $106,100 - $187,105. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Finance
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First