Associate VP Finance, PSDS Group

AeroVironment•Huntsville, AL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Vice President and Segment Chief Financial Officer, the Associate Vice President of Finance is the lead of the Precision Strike and Defensive Systems Group and a key contributor to the Autonomous Systems (AxS) segment finance team. This role has three primary focus areas: Program Controls & Finance Leadership – ensuring contract execution meets cost, schedule, and performance objectives while complying with U.S. Government contracting regulations (FAR, DFARS, CAS, EVMS). Acquisition Integration Leadership – overseeing the financial integration of acquired businesses into corporate / segment systems, processes, and compliance frameworks as well as the integration of Cyber & Mission Services (CMS) group into Oracle Fusion. Financial Modeling for New Business – delivering robust financial models and analysis to support strategic growth initiatives for the segment, including new market entry, technology investments, and commercialization of products. The Associate Vice President will drive disciplined financial management, contract performance, and long-term profitability while enabling data-driven decision-making across the enterprise.

Requirements

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 the Aerospace and Defense / Technology field with minimum 8+ years of direct managerial experience
Experienced with project accounting required
Experienced with ERP & Financial Planning Systems (Unanet / OneStream / Oracle / Hyperion)
Experienced managing budgets and the annual planning process
Experienced reviewing contracts and preparing financial models
Experienced in a public company
U.S. Citizen, per ITAR definition
You must have a current security clearance, or ability to obtain & hold a Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Nice To Haves

MBA / CMA or advanced degree preferred
Demonstrates strong written and analytical skills with experience presenting financial information to executive level management.
Demonstrates competency work cross functionally and influence others through strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience in Project Management and financial transactions within a programs-based business, with outstanding commercial skills in profitably managing contract/program execution.
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
Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
Assesses 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

Responsibilities

Oversee all Program Finance activities, serving as the senior liaison between Finance, Program Management, Contracts, and Operations.
Strong customer relations to provide high level of financial support.
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of EAC (Estimate at Completion) and ETC (Estimate to Complete) reports for all programs.
Maintain compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements and support program managers in analyzing performance against baseline plans.
Drive proactive variance analysis, identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies to keep programs on schedule and within budget.
Support strategic decision-making for contract changes, scope modifications, and program closeouts.
Partner with Program Management to ensure accurate forecasting of program revenue, costs, and cash flow in publicly traded, fast-paced environment.
Review and approve program financial data provided to government customers and auditors.
Lead the financial integration of acquired companies for the segment, ensuring alignment with corporate accounting policies, indirect rate structures, and government compliance requirements.
Oversee the transition of acquired program finance, accounting, and reporting systems into the corporate ERP and Financial Planning Systems.
Align acquired contract portfolios with corporate program finance processes and compliance frameworks.
Develop integration plans that mitigate disruption to contract execution and cash flow.
Partner with Accounting, Corporate Finance, Operations, Contracts, HR, and IT to ensure seamless cultural and operational integration.
Lead acquisition financial modeling and due diligence for potential targets as identified by Product Line General Managers or Executive Leadership Teams.
Support teaming agreements, business to business initiatives, partnerships, or joint venture establishments for assigned group.
Responsible for key compliance areas and critical business processes needed to operate the business.
Establishes and implements policy in assigned financial areas.
Provides regular and ad hoc financial analyses and information.
Ensures adequate financial procedures and controls are in place and adhered to.
Other duties as assigned