Senior Manager – Legal Affairs & Financial Management (Hybrid)

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Date Posted: 2026-08-18 Country: United States of America Location: US-NC-CHARLOTTE-2730 ~ 2730 W Tyvola Rd ~ TYVOLA 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 Senior Manager – Legal Affairs & Financial Management (Hybrid) This is a hybrid position out of our Charlotte, NC facility. At RTX, the world's 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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Position Summary: Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Sr Mgr., Legal Affairs & Financial Management to lead budgeting, forecasting, spend analysis, and financial governance for the Legal, Compliance, & Contracts (LCC) organization. This role partners closely with Finance to ensure accurate financial planning, monthly SAP data review, quarterly accruals, and alignment with corporate budget processes. In addition to financial oversight, the role supports key outside counsel activities for counsel on a global basis including Alternative Fee Agreement administration, matter budgeting, compliance with RTX LCC policies, and ensuring cost ‑ effective engagement of outside counsel. The position requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to operate independently within a global, highly regulated environment. What You Will Do: Lead LCC financial planning and oversight, partnering closely with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and spend analysis. Ensure accuracy and compliance of LCC financial processes including reporting, SAP data integrity, accruals, and chargebacks. Ensure fee arrangements for outside counsel are timely and accurately entered in the invoice management system, and updated as necessary Oversee outside counsel engagement and governance, including matter budgeting and alignment with RTX LCC policies. Manage Alternative Fee Agreements (AFA) strategy and financial adherence to promote cost ‑ effective and transparent legal matter management. Support approval and payment of legal settlements Drive efficiency and cost control across legal matters through oversight of staffing models and fee compliance. Serve as a key liaison across LCC and RTX organizations, ensuring alignment on financial standards and operational expectations. Support Government Accounting in assessing allowable vs. unallowable spend and maintaining required documentation. Maintain governance for LCC disbursement authority and ensure adherence to financial and procedural controls. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience Strong financial management experience including budgeting, forecasting, or financial analysis. Experience managing litigation matters and working with outside law firms Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple high priority matters simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High level of discretion and ability to manage confidential and sensitive information. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in legal operations, financial analysis, compliance, or outside counsel management Experience in a complex, matrixed organization Experience in legal operations of non-US based outside counsel Strong analytical skills and experience preparing executive ‑ level financial reporting. Experience within the aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, or other highly regulated industries. Exposure to matter, management software, invoice management tools, data analytics tools and litigation reporting dashboards (e.g., Legal Tracker, SharePoint, and Microsoft Power BI) Experience supporting regulatory investigations or government-related matters. What We Offer: Some of our competitive benefits package includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option Tuition reimbursement program Student Loan Repayment Program Life insurance and disability coverage Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning Adoption Assistance Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits Bright Horizons, child and elder care services Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program Eligible for relocation assistance And more! Learn More & Apply Now! *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. 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