Sr. Finance Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Aerovironment•Simi Valley, CA

61d•Hybrid

About The Position

Summary The Senior Finance Manager, Manufacturing/Operations position will perform the role of Plant Controller and Business Partner in providing support, analysis, and guidance on a variety of financial matters to the leadership of the Finance and Operations & Manufacturing teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting required.
Minimum of 10 years of finance experience required with strong knowledge of all areas of operations accounting, cost management and business decision support.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in a leadership role.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Knowledge of Government Cost Accounting Principles (CAS) and FAR preferred
Team player with good oral and written communication skills, and capable of working with various functional organizations to coordinate inputs and outputs
Wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways with little instruction
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
Effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
Strong communication and presentation skills - ability to operate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Ability to act as an effective business partner for senior management, engaging in strategic analysis and long-term planning activities including cost management and investment strategies.
Ability to better align financial reporting with business objectives helping to identify operational issues and opportunities and benchmarking best practices on an ongoing basis.
Sarbanes Oxley knowledge/Public company experience preferred.
Excellent computer and software skills (Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, etc.)
Ability to work cross-functionally and manage various projects simultaneously.
Experience with Oracle & associated reporting tools.
Proficiency in cost accounting
Experience supporting a high-tech internal manufacturing environment desired.
Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Able to work in a team environment, and able to effectively shift focus to multiple priorities.
Readily adapt to changing circumstances
Effectively manage time, and workflow.
Produce high quality work and services.
Open to feedback and motivated to grow outside the comfort zone.

Responsibilities

Manage all Manufacturing/Operations accounting functions including, Cost Accounting, Inventory Management and Cost Management.
Finance ownership for all forecasting activities for the groups.
Prepare proactive analysis to support plant initiatives and be engaged in bringing best practices and efficiencies to the plant.
Prepare weekly, monthly, and year-end financial journal entries and reports as required.
Individual should be system savvy (ERP and other systems) and will be actively involved with reporting and business systems re-engineering for the manufacturing group.
Senior member of the Operations Finance team and expected to contribute to the group's development and growth
Be engaged with Operations and Supply Chain Management and the Shop Floor supervisors to provide meaningful reporting to assist in making timely business decisions.
Responsible for supporting SOX compliance within the inventory and manufacturing accounting areas.
Manage Cost Accounting staff.
Review and support Capital Asset processes as required. Maintain Online Capital Request System workflows.

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.

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