Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

Summary

The Director, Government Accounting Compliance serves as the subject matter expert on government cost accounting regulations (FAR and CAS) and point of contact between the Company and Defense the Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) related to cost rates applicable to government contracts. This position reports to the Vice President of Global Operations Finance.

Duties

Lead the Corporate Government Accounting Compliance team supporting all AeroVironment entities, subsidiaries.Provide training and oversight to Government Compliance Financial Management and analysts regarding applicable regulations, guidance, and processes.Drive transformation of tools and processesPartner with businesses acting as a liaison to bridge US Government Compliance and regulatory requirements. Work with finance and functional personnel, enabling their success through solutions while balancing compliance requirementsLead Corporate transformation efforts including model/process enhancements; analysis and modification of Corporate allocation methodology; and digitization where applicable.Serves as subject matter expert on government cost accounting regulations (FAR and CAS) and research cost accounting issues to ensure compliance with these regulationsDevelops and maintains policies and procedures to comply with FAR and CAS regulations, including managing the preparation of the annual incurred cost claimDevelop compliant Business Unit CAS Disclosure statement and advise on impacts of potential accounting changesLead all Cost Impact Study efforts as applicableServes as point of contact between the Company and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) as relates to the followingMaintains effective and constructive relationships with government administrative contracting officer, auditors and representativesResponds to inquiries related to rates and cost accountingCoordinates all government audits including those related to incurred costs claims, forward pricing rates, business systems, etc).Develops forward pricing rates based on Long Range Plans (LRP) for all AeroVironment rate segments / divisionsDevelops and negotiates direct and indirect cost rates applicable to government contractsOwns the process for maintaining and updating the ERP system for all forward pricing, performing and billing rates to ensure compliance with FAR/CAS and Company policies, and coordinate any necessary updates with Divisional Financial management, Accounting and ITSupport due diligence / integration efforts for acquired companiesProvides support to government litigation matters as necessaryAdvises on financial policies and procedures to Executive Management and other functions in the organization responsible for government contracts, proposals and billing as well as with the broader Finance organization to ensure a general understanding of government requirements and needs for complianceCollaborate with and advise internal organizations (i.e. Segments, Corporate, Shared Services) by communicating regulatory principals and USG acquisition legislative matters across functional lines and providing proactive guidance to successfully mitigate risk in the most cost efficient manner, while still working in the best interest of AeroVironment.Completes and submits annual DOD incurred cost submissions for all AV rate segmentsEnsures compliance of Sox 404 controls related to incurred cost claims and monitoring of planning rates vs. actualWorks on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives; implements strategic policies when selecting methods & evaluation criteria for obtaining resultsRegularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customersEstablishes operational objectives and work plans, and delegates assignments to subordinatesOther duties as assigned

Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experienceMinimum of 12 + of government cost accounting experience in a CAS compliant environment.Minimum of 5 + years’ experience in a people leadership roleDirect Experience developing and maintaining a Business Unit Disclosure Statement including Home OfficeExperience developing, negotiating, and maintaining annual direct and indirect cost claim, forward pricing and billing ratesExperience in dealing with DCMA and DCAA and defense contractor auditsStrong understanding of U.S. GAAP revenue recognition for government contracts under ASC 606Strong understanding of the current regulatory environment in the areas of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Truth In Negotiations Act (TINA)

Additional Requirements

Advanced degree is preferredCPA desiredDemonstrates strong understanding of business activities with a view broader than just the finance functionStrong analytical, presentation, business writing and problem-solving skillsAdept at communicating information, both orally and in writing, to customers as well as the program management team and senior managementAbility to use vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explores multiple potential paths, and adapts decision-making style based on the situational circumstancesAbility to inspire, motivate and empower people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employeesAbility to bring organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision; ensuring individuals and teams are working in a manner consistent with organizational valuesAbility to champion the process of change and promote a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change and leveraging change management best practicesAbility to assess the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunityDisplays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectivesHas strong interpersonal and communication skills; focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interestsDemonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships

Physical Demands

Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Special Requirements

U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) is required, per ITAR definition

The salary range for this role is:

$165,580 - $234,465

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

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. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

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.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required