Finance Manager

AeroVironment•Simi Valley, CA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The 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. The Finance Manager is responsible for overall business area financial forecasts and reporting. Participates in indirect budget planning and headcount planning and tracking. In this role, one provides financial guidance based on organizational goals and company policy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum of 10+ years' experience in relevant disciplines plus minimum of 2 years in a 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 awareness and interest in business operations including the ability to help create business strategies and objectives
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.
Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Principals only need apply.
NO agencies please.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree is preferred
Demonstrates understanding of business activities with a view broader than just the finance function
Strong analytical, presentation, business writing and problem solving skills
Ability to communicate information, both orally and in writing, to customers as well as the program management team and senior management
Skilled at managing multiple, critical projects simultaneously and enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
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

Responsibilities

Provides monthly forecasting and variance reporting, preparation of monthly financial information in support of reviews by Senior Management
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, Inventory, Estimating System compliance, etc).
Provide 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; Understand and participate 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
Assists in the development of detailed integrated master Program Schedules for on-contract, internal research and development & new captures
Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends.
Acts as advisor to subordinates to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems
Other duties as assigned