Senior Finance Manager (BAM)

AeroVironment, Inc.; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States seeks a Sr. Finance Manager to drive strategic and operational finance, delivering solid financial plans and robust controls while leading a team of Financial Analysts.

This role emphasizes forecasting, budgeting, compliance with FAR and ASC-606, and collaboration with senior management to inform program decisions and improve profitability. Experience in cost accounting, government contracts, and ERP systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum 12+ years’ experience with 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in costing and pricing complex manufactured products and development contracts.
• Knowledge of Government Cost accounting principles and FAR, ASC-606.

Responsibilities

• Provides monthly forecasting and variance reporting for Senior Management reviews.
• Oversees and leads a team of Financial Analysts.
• Manages budgets, schedules and financial analyses for programs.
• Ensures compliance with internal procedures and government procurement regulations.
• Supports internal and external audits.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Advanced degree

Tools

MS Excel

Hyperion

Oracle EBS

ProPricer

MS Project

Job description

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Sr. Finance Manager brings both a strategic and operational focus to the Finance team for program planning and financial operations, with a particular emphasis on delivery of solid financial plans and improved compliance and controls. Through management of a team of Financial Analysts the Sr. Manager, Finance is responsible for overall business area financial forecasts and reporting. One participates in indirect budget planning and headcount planning and tracking. In this role, one provides financial guidance based on organizational goals and company policy.

Duties

• Provides monthly forecasting and variance reporting, preparation of monthly financial information in support of reviews by Senior Management
• Oversees and provides day-to-day leadership to assigned Financial Analysts
• Ensures compliance with internal procedures and government procurement regulations.
• Monitor and ensure implementation of financial policies (including but not limited to: Revenue Recognition, Timekeeping, Cost Allowability, Inventory, Estimating System compliance, etc.).
• Provides day-to-day financial direction to the business area.
• Supports internal and external audits.
• Continually review and challenge program Estimates at Complete (EAC), ensuring appropriate profit margins are recognized.
• Identifies, analyzes, and monitors issues that affect profitability, growth, and productivity.
• Oversees program cost control activities; Understands and participates in the control of costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost/schedule control system.
• Oversees the preparation of budgets and schedules for specific programs and financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
• Supports Indirect Department Budgeting for the assigned departments including utilization reviews and detailed variance analysis
• Supports Proposal activity for new captures including negotiations while working with home office proposal / costing team to develop compliant price / cost volumes.
• Takes a lead role in the development of detailed integrated master Program Schedules for on-contract, internal research and development & new captures
• Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives.
• Implements strategic policies when selecting methods & evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers.
• Establishes operational objectives and work plans, and delegates assignments to subordinates
• Other duties as assigned

Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Minimum of 12+ years’ experience in relevant disciplines plus minimum of 4 years in a leadership role Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a people leadership role Experienced in and knowledgeable of costing and pricing complex manufactured products and development contracts Experienced in Government Cost accounting principles and FAR Experienced in and knowledgeable of ASC-606 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” Has current expertise in: 1) MS Office Suite (especially MS Excel (including v-lookups, conditional formatting, and pivot tables), 2) Hyperion, 3) ERP System such as Oracle EBS, 4) ProPricer, 5) MS Project/or Fast Track desirable Demonstrated keen awareness and interest in business operations including the ability to help create business strategies and objectives. Additional Requirements Advanced degree is preferred Demonstrates strong understanding of business activities with a view broader than just the finance function. Strong analytical, presentation, business writing and problem-solving skills Adept at communicating information, both orally and in writing, to customers as well as the program management team and senior management Ability to use vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explores multiple potential paths, and adapts decision-making style based on the situational circumstances Ability to inspire, motivate and empower people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees Ability to manage project outcomes by providing feedback & support in a sensitive and clear manner Ability to bring organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision; ensuring individuals and teams are working in a manner consistent with organizational values Ability to champion the process of change and promote a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change and leveraging change management best practices Ability to assess the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company Has strong interpersonal and communication skills; focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships

Special Requirements

U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) is required, per ITAR definition Clearance Level No Clearance

Benefits

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits. We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

The salary range for this role is

$141,000 - $215,000 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

About AV

About AV: AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status. ITAR U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency. About AV: AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV. Careers at AeroVironment