Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

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.

Position 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 growthBe 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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting required.Advanced degree preferred.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.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

Knowledge of Government Cost Accounting Principles (CAS) and FAR preferredTeam player with good oral and written communication skills, and capable of working with various functional organizations to coordinate inputs and outputsWide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways with little instructionAble to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of dutiesDisplays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectivesTakes ownership and responsibility for current and past work productsCommitted to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the companyEffective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interestsStrong 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 accountingExperience supporting a high-tech internal manufacturing environment desired.Strong Analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong organizational skills with attention to detailAble to work in a team environment, and able to effectively shift focus to multiple priorities.Readily adapt to changing circumstancesEffectively manage time, and workflow.Produce high quality work and services.Open to feedback and motivated to grow outside the comfort zone.Some travel required (up to 10%)

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)Hybrid Position

Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance:

Work is in an office environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating.May have some exposure to outside environment while traveling.

Special Requirements:

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.

The salary range for this role is:

$133,630 - $189,420

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