Director, FP&A

AEVEX • Tampa, FL

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of FP&A will drive the Tactical Systems financial performance by leading the organization’s forecasting strategy, financial planning processes, and performance analytics. This role provides strategic oversight of consolidated forecasting, monthly and quarterly reporting, and advanced financial modeling, ensuring alignment with the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and long-range strategic objectives. The Director will proactively identify and communicate risks and opportunities, translate complex financial data into clear executive-level insights, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. In partnership with cross-functional stakeholders, this role supports the development of the Long-Range Strategic Plan
and Annual Operating Plan and is responsible for delivering high-impact financial reporting, variance analysis, and forward-looking recommendations to executive and board-level audiences.

Requirements

• Full working knowledge of Financial Planning and Reporting to include:
• Leading the development of monthly forecasts including several scenarios
• Annual Operating Plans
• Long-Range Strategic Plans.
• Extensive financial knowledge in Profit and Loss (P&L) and other financial Statements, Accounting Principles, and Return on Investment evaluation
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify data requirements and interpret complex financial data and metrics
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed organizational structure
• Strong understanding of DOD contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, and the FAR
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel
• Excellent ability to work with/manipulate large data sets in order to deliver organized and concise reports for Sr. Leadership.
• Directs and provides expert knowledge in the strategic function of the department.
• Develops short and long-term people and organizational strategy in alignment with AEVEX goals and direction.
• Leads with impact & influence. Establishes credibility, effectively persuades and develops others, and achieves important objectives collaboratively.
• Identifies, recruits, and retains top-notch talent.
• Champions AEVEX’s culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
• Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
• Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 10 years of relevant experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Experienced in a P&L ownership role surrounded by tight controls, timelines and compliance
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship require

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree, MBA is highly desired.
• Extensive experience in government defense contracting or manufacturing highly preferred.
• Prior experience with government program budgeting and forecasting, as well as Annual Operating Plan development
• Experience with Earned Value Management

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance of detailed financial P&L against various scenarios, AOP, forecast and outlook. Ability to incorporate hardware & cost incurred schedules into forecast understanding ASC606 revenue recognition
• Lead implementation of a Financial Reporting System (ex. Hyperion) with experience in toolset.
• Ensure compliance with all policies, internal controls and disclosed practices and provide internal and external support of compliance audits
• Support pricing and proposal activities, assuring financial commitments are aligned such as submitted proposal profitability, pricing strategies, and cash management.
• Actively engage with Sr. leadership on local site continuous improvement projects, including engagement of IPTs on applicability and alignment with business.
• Provide leadership to Tactical Systems Functional teams on program, business systems and DCAA audits.
• Manage risks with multiple contract types from both an execution and financial perspective.
• Work with the Corporate Finance and Tactical Systems functional management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics.
• Continuously explore and implement enhancements and automation across the portfolio of reports, analytics, and dashboards to ensure accuracy and increase efficiency
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including leadership, operations, Corporate Finance, IT, and accounting, to ensure that financial data supports informed decision-making and strategic goals
• other duties as required.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Benefits

• AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

What This Job Offers

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