Senior Manager, Financial Reporting

General Dynamics is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. With over 115,000 employees in 65 countries, we operate globally through four business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Marine Systems, and Technologies.

As a Corporate Headquarters employee, working in Reston, Virginia, you will gain a broad understanding of the General Dynamics’ portfolio; work with accomplished professionals; and grow your career while your leadership invests in your continued professional success.

General Dynamics is committed to helping our employees and their families lead healthy, productive lives. General Dynamics offers a wide array of plans in its flexible benefits program with options to help our employees succeed at work and at home.

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Employer that is committed to hiring a talented workforce.

As a leader on the General Dynamics Financial Reporting Team, you will be responsible for directing processes for preparing Securities and Exchange Commission filings and related financial analysis. You will review accounting matters arising from GD’s business operations and interact with senior leadership and business unit financial leaders across the globe to support General Dynamics’ continued success.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation of the consolidated financial statements, internal management financial information and analysis, and public earnings releases.
• Oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings (Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K), securities registration statements (Forms S-3, S-4) and other regulatory filings, as necessary.
• Research technical accounting matters and implement newly issued accounting standards and SEC rule-making releases across business units.
• Consult with business unit financial management on technical accounting matters. Draft and update internal accounting policies and guidance.
• Prepare internal presentations on accounting and financial reporting matters for senior management, the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.
• Liaise with independent auditors.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Education & Training Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or related discipline or the equivalent combination of education and experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the job
• CPA

Experience Requirements:

• 8 years’ experience in “Big 4” public accounting or comparable relevant industry experience.

Other Requirements:

• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
• Ability to work with minimal direction, set priorities and handle multiple tasks, demonstrate good planning and organization skills and act with appropriate business judgment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to completeness and accuracy.
• Exemplary professional communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with senior executives.
• Strong public speaking/presentation skills.
• Familiarity with Aerospace & Defense industry technical issues preferable.
• Full proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience with Workiva cloud-based SEC reporting and generative AI is desirable.
• Must be willing to work in the CHQ office Monday through Friday during regular business hours and in emergency situations as needed.

Salary Note:

Base salary range: $165,000 to $214,000 per year (good‑faith estimate for this role at the time of posting). Final offer within this range will depend on job‑related factors such as skills, experience, and market conditions.

For Individuals with Disabilities, Medical Conditions, or Physical or Mental Impairments: General Dynamics CHQ is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals. General Dynamics CHQ provides reasonable accommodations to individuals who need assistance during any part of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.

If you need assistance applying for this position, please send an email to accommodations@generaldynamics.com. Please provide your contact information and let us know how we can assist you.

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