Accounts Receivable (AR) Manager - PSDS

AeroVironment•Simi Valley, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Manager directly manages the day-to-day activities of the Accounts Receivable function for our Precision Strike and Defensive Systems (PSDS) Group. In this role, the Accounts Receivable Manager reports to the Corporate Controller, with a dotted line to the PSDS Finance Lead and Segment CFO, and leads other AR Billing Specialists in a wide range of responsibilities involving invoicing, collections, and process improvements for PSDS. Candidates must have prior Government Billing experience with Firm Fixed Price, Cost-Plus, and Time and Material billing. Experience with a major ERP system such as Oracle Fusion (preferred), Deltek CostPoint, SAP, or Unanet is required. Successful candidates will have experience developing high-performance teams, driving process re-engineering, and working cross-functionally to achieve company-wide goals and objectives. This position offers high visibility across the organization and requires both strong technical accounting expertise and proven team leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Business) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
7+ years of Accounts Receivable management experience, including demonstrated experience in Government billing for Firm Fixed Price, Cost-Plus, and Time & Material contracts, Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and general billing procedures/best practices.
Demonstrated experience leading AR and billing operations in a GovCon environment, including interaction with Government customers, auditors, and prime/subcontract partners.
High proficiency in computer software programs such as MS Office (advanced Excel and Word) and financial management software (e.g., Oracle Fusion, Deltek CostPoint, Unanet, etc.).
Must have prior Government Billing experience with Firm Fixed Price, Cost-Plus, and Time and Material billing.
Experience with a major ERP system such as Oracle Fusion (preferred), Deltek CostPoint, SAP, or Unanet is required.
Must be a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency.

Nice To Haves

Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on situational circumstances and business priorities.
Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value and development opportunities to employees.
Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness, and the creation of a shared vision within the AR function and across stakeholders.
Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation, while helping others navigate and deal constructively with the effects of change.
Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting professional relationships.
Possesses effective leadership, problem-solving, mathematical, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills; consistently demonstrates teamwork, collaboration, and prioritization of team success over individual interests.

Responsibilities

Ensure that the Accounts Receivable team accurately calculates and distributes invoices in a timely manner, records and verifies payments received, and notes past-due accounts appropriately.
Review and approve invoices while ensuring the remittance information is accurate, compliant with contract terms, and easy for Government and commercial customers to understand.
Ensure the timeliness and efficiency of invoices sent and payments posted.
Maintain complete and accurate AR records and ensure that transactions are properly posted to the company ledger and reconciled with the general ledger.
Design, document, and maintain operational procedures and processes that meet audit standards (including SOX and Government audit expectations) and improve efficiency and control across the AR and billing functions.
Ensure the accurate compilation, analysis, and reporting of accounting and revenue data, including AR aging, DSO, cash collections, and billing status metrics.
Participate in annual audits and special projects, providing timely and complete documentation and explanations.
Effectively provide client and vendor support, ensuring relationships remain strong when payment or billing issues arise; drive timely, professional, and constructive resolution of billing disputes and collection matters.
Assist and support SOX requirements for external and internal audits, including performance and documentation of key AR-related controls.
Support Government and subcontract close-outs, including reconciliation of billed versus funded and collected amounts and timely resolution of residual balances.
Assist with Fiscal Year Final Rate Claim submissions to the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) by ensuring that AR and billing data is accurate, reconciled, and well supported.
Lead and direct the work of other employees, demonstrating authority for personnel decisions and the mentoring and development of staff members; build and sustain a high-performance AR team.
Manage departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change while performing complex tasks and initiatives that improve AR accuracy, efficiency, and cash flow.
Frequently interact with subordinate supervisors, customers, and functional peer-group managers on matters spanning functional areas, customers, and the company, ensuring alignment and effective issue resolution.
Perform other related duties as assigned.