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Director of Finance EES 09-244

Aerovironment

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Job Snapshot

Location:

Monrovia, CA 91016 ( map it!

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Employee Type:

Full-Time

Industry:

Defense - Aerospace

Manages Others:

Job Type:

Finance

Education:

4 Year Degree

Experience:

Not Specified

Post Date:

11/12/2009

Contact Information

Ref ID:

09-244

Description Job Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Requirements Required Qualifications and Background

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.

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