Accounting Senior Manager - Electronic Warefare

AeroVironment • Sunrise, FL

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About The Position

We’re seeking a proactive, experienced Accounting Senior Manager to lead the end-to-end accounting, financial reporting, and internal control environment for the Electronic Warfare line of business. You will oversee the monthly close and reporting cycles, ensure SOX-compliant control execution, support corporate consolidation requirements, and drive continuous improvement as the segment integrates systems, policies, and processes. This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on, detail-oriented leader who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment and is committed to building a scalable, well-controlled accounting function for a high-impact business segment. About the Job If you enjoy leading high-performing accounting teams, solving complex problems, and taking ownership of outcomes, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a time of growth and transformation. As part of AV’s Electronic Warfare (EW) business—one of the company’s most critical segments supporting advanced defense technologies—you will contribute directly to a mission that spans Space, Counter-UAS, Autonomous Systems, Cyber, and Artificial Intelligence solutions. The EW segment plays a central role in delivering next-generation capabilities used to protect national security across multiple battlespaces. As the EW business aligns to public-company standards, you will help strengthen the segment’s financial reporting foundation, enhance SOX governance, and build scalable processes that support operational excellence. This is a highly visible leadership role where you will oversee accounting operations for the segment, partner cross-functionally to improve workflows, and ensure accuracy and completeness in all segment-level financial results. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and experience with ERP systems, particularly Costpoint and Oracle. The ideal candidate will be based in or willing to commute to the Sunrise area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is required or in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills, with the ability to speak and write persuasively
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams; ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
• Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
• Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
• Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness, and the creation of a shared vision
• Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
• Takes ownership and responsibility for assigned tasks
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• Must be able to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally when required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Delegating responsibilities and supervising business operations
• Hiring, training, motivating and coaching employees as they provide attentive, efficient service to customers, assessing employee performance and providing helpful feedback and training opportunities.
• Resolving conflicts or complaints from customers and employees.
• Analyzing information and processes and developing more effective or efficient processes and strategies.
• Generating reports and presenting information to upper-level managers or other parties.
• Ensuring staff members follow company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level