CORPORATE ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL REPORTING SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (ACCOUNTANT 3)

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Oct 28, 2026

Req ID: 50597
Team: N365 CONTROLLER
Entity: HII Corporate Office
Shift: 1st

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Salary Range: $79,000.00 to $99,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Corporate Team
HII’s corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

The HII Corporate Accounting & Financial Reporting Senior Account (Accountant 3) is responsible for supporting the preparation of SEC and other regulatory filings (e.g., Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 11-K, 8-K) to ensure accurate and reliable external reporting, including managing updates to the applicable financial statements, notes, MD&A, etc., tie out preparation and peer review, processing review comments, and XBRL tagging. This position will also support the corporate general accounting function, including month-end close and consolidation activities such as the preparation and review of account reconciliations and journal entries, disbursements processing, expense allocations, intercompany transfers, and variance/fluctuation analysis. This Candidate must have the ability to effectively multi-task and maintain a strong positive team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include:

Support the accurate, timely, and complete submission of HII’s SEC filings by managing updates to the applicable financial statements, notes, MD&A, etc., tie out preparation and peer review, processing review comments, and XBRL tagging
Prepare accounts reconciliations and variance/fluctuation analyses to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial information.
Support year-end audits and interim reviews by responding to requests from internal and external auditors.
Act as primary liaison or support other ad hoc projects and general accounting/financial reporting duties as assigned.
Oversee maintenance of accounting systems; identify and raise issues to Financial Systems team and IT.
Adhere to HII’s internal controls, policies, and procedures around financial transactions and processes.
Develop and maintain relationships with individuals across the organization to resolve accounting and reporting issues.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience; OR

Master’s Degree and 4 year of relevant professional experience.

Nice to Have

Public company financial reporting experience and/or public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred) serving SEC registrant clients (experience with SEC reporting strongly preferred)
Experience with XBRL
Experience with SAP, SAC, CFIN, Workiva WDesk, Nakisa, and/or Blackline
Experience with Microsoft Office
Strong interpersonal skills (verbal, written)
Advanced analytical skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision and independently prioritize tasks
Ability to effectively multi-task and maintain a strong positive team-oriented environment.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.

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