Career Opportunities

• Reporting to the AeroVironment Corporate Controller on a solid line basis and dotted line to the GM of EES, the Director of Finance for EES will bring both a strategic and operational focus to EES' planning and financial operations, with a particular emphasis on delivery of solid financial plans and improved compliance and controls.
• This is a new role in the Finance Group and will provide sound business judgment, strategic thinking, and broad financial and business perspective across the EES organization.
• Direct the preparation of  EES strategic plans, annual budgets and monthly forecasts.
• Continually review operational forecasts and reported results on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis.
• Produce monthly internal and customer management reports and analyses.
• Participate in all business operating reviews.
• Seek ways to improve financial reporting and controls in a high volume services oriented business environment.
• Drive operational excellence throughout financial function.
• Deliver financial results according to budgets and financial plans.
• Support sales staff with analysis of customer credit risk and assist in shaping deals to provide maximum value to customer and AV.
• Oversee and manage costing of proposal development.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, GAAP and government regulations.  
• Monitor and ensure implementation of financial policies.
• Provide day-to-day financial direction to the site leadership and the program team.
• Add rigor to business decision-making as EES grows.  
• Become involved with the business in terms of capital allocation, return on investment, modeling for deals, etc.

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required; CPA desired; MBA desired.
• Experience in operational financial control (budgeting), GAAP accounting, loss minimization, asset/investment optimization (make/buy; ROA), planning, measurement and operational finance
• Some experience in a DoD contracting environment, to include knowledge of government accounting, proposal pricing, and Federal Acquisition Regulations / Cost Accounting Standards.
• Ability to build, develop and motivate a first-rate team, and capability to grow professionally into other roles.
• Reputation as a team player who effectively builds and leverages internal and external alliances.
• Demonstrated track record of attention to detail, time management and prioritization skills.
• Pursues potential decision areas very proactively, constantly looking ahead to what decisions will be needed.
• Credibility to operate on a senior level internally and externally.
• Highest ethical standards and values.
• Collaborative; an open and respectful executive who is perceived as a welcome addition to, and natural leader for, cross-functional teams; able to respect other points of view and other cultures while putting the good of the organization ahead of personal interests.
• Strategic; analytical; someone who can thoroughly grasp complex situations and quickly synthesize information without “getting lost in the details”; financially astute.
• High energy; organized; able to successfully drive performance and deliver results in a timely and efficient manner; a self-starter attitude with a passion to win.
• A strong communicator; an effective, passionate advocate; consistent and persistent.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies need respond.