Director of Finance

Director Of Finance

Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Director of Finance will provide financial leadership to the assigned Product Line General Managers, operating as a business partner and trusted advisor. This role will have direct responsibility for all financial matters, including review and challenge of the budgets / forecasts and performance of the business. Primary success factors will be meeting or exceeding the Product Line business performance as reviewed by senior leadership, ability to improve the effectiveness of the internal financial and business control environment and driving working capital and cash flow performance to achieve budget commitments.

Position Responsibilities

• Direct financial assurance and control, all aspects of financial reporting, including but not limited to : financial plan supporting business area Strategic Growth Plan; developing and implementing the monthly forecasts and annual budget, providing sound financial decision-making, and proactively identifying business issues and driving resolution in a timely manner
• Oversee and provide day-to-day leadership to assigned Product Line Business Managers and associated staff
• Lead and actively engage in pricing and proposal activities; to include participating in pricing strategy and bid reviews, negotiations with customers, developing financial strategies for long-term agreements, and monitoring / reporting margin performance as part of program reviews
• Lead the development and implementation of financial strategy at the Product Line business level
• Identify opportunities to increase Finance capability within the Finance team and take action to lead that capability building. With specific focus on leading Finance improvement initiatives which deliver planned financial position in a more effective manner
• Responsible for key compliance areas and critical business processes needed to operate the business. Establishes and implements policy in assigned financial areas.
• Performs a wide variety of highly complex financial / business analyses with regard to monthly, quarterly and annual submissions of financials
• Provides regular and ad hoc financial analyses and information.
• Ensures adequate financial procedures and controls are in place and adhered to
• Responsible for hiring, assigning responsibilities, reviewing performance, training, counseling, developing and evaluating management staff within assigned team of senior financial managers and their staffs. Has authority to take action and make decisions regarding personnel matters. Develops and manages functional operating plans and budgets
• Actively participates in Product Line leadership team
• Supports the Product Line on approving, tracking and forecasting of investments such as IR&D, sustaining, capital and other direct projects
• Review and validate Estimate at Completes are prepared timely on direct projects
• Works with Corporate accounting and the external auditors on the Product Line financials for the annual audit
• Supports the Operations organization (Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality) with financial analysis, transaction processing, and cost and inventory data
• Supports Corporate Accounting on any compliance projects such as SOX and Gov't audits

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

Physical Demands

Special Requirements

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.

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