Finance Director — Strategy, Growth & Margin

AeroVironment

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 148,000 - 237,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks a Director of Finance to provide financial leadership to Product Line General Managers. You will manage budgets, forecasts, and financial controls, partnering with senior leadership to drive profitability and cash flow.

You will lead a team of finance professionals, oversee pricing strategies, and ensure SOX/compliance in a complex aerospace/defense environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Minimum 12+ years of finance experience required within Aerospace/Defense/Technology with 5+ years of managerial experience.
Experience with project accounting is required.
Experience with ERP & Financial Planning Systems (Oracle/Hyperion/Unanet/OneStream).
Experience managing budgets and the annual planning process.
Experience reviewing contracts and preparing financial models.
Experience in product-based company with inventory and warranty accounting.
Experience in a public company.

Responsibilities

Direct financial assurance and control, all aspects of financial reporting and budgets/forecasts.
Oversee and lead Product Line Business Managers and staff.
Lead pricing and proposal activities; monitor margin performance.
Develop and implement financial strategy at the Product Line level.
Lead Finance improvement initiatives to enhance financial position.
Ensure compliance areas and key business processes are in place.
Conduct complex financial analyses for monthly, quarterly and annual submissions.
Participate in Product Line leadership and investments approvals.