Financial Reporting Accountant

Reference: Kratos is seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant to join the Corporate team at their San Diego location. This position is a hybrid work schedule, a combination of onsite and remote work.Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises.At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline.

We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions always striving to do the right thing.Kratos offers medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:The Financial Reporting Accountant position is responsible for supporting the company's financial reporting and global consolidation processes.

This role assists in the preparation of consolidated financial statements, SEC filings, and other financial reports while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX internal controls.The Financial Reporting Accountant works closely with Corporate Accounting, Business Unit accounting teams, FP&A, and internal auditors to ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and timely. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:• SEC Filing: Assist in preparation of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Proxy) compiling supporting schedules, validating financial information, and ensuring all documentation ties to supporting records and financial statements entered into Workiva.• Consolidation: Support the monthly and quarterly global consolidation process, including preparation of consolidated financial statements, foreign currency translation, post-close journal entries, and maintenance of the Longview consolidation application.• Intercompany: Prepare monthly intercompany elimination entries and perform intercompany reconciliations.

Work with Business Unit accounting teams to resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.• Division Coordination: Coordinate with corporate and divisional accounting personnel to collect financial data and supporting schedules. Review submissions for completeness and accuracy.• Lease Accounting: Assist with lease accounting activities under ASC 842, including maintaining the lease accounting system, preparing quarterly analyses, and supporting Business Units with routine lease-related questions.• Audit support: Prepare audit support schedules and provide requested documentation for internal and external auditors.• FP&A & Board Presentations: Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process by compiling financial information from Business Units and assisting with Board of Directors presentation materials.• Data / Information Integrity: Review financial data for consistency and identify discrepancies, working with Business Units to resolve issues.• Reporting Analysis: Prepare financial analyses, reconciliations, and ad hoc reports to support management decision-making.• SOX and Internal Controls: Follow established SOX internal controls and company accounting policies to ensure compliance. • Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.• Other job duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: NoneBenefitsMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance CoverageLife/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Paid Time-Off (PTO)HolidaysEducation Reimbursement