Sr. Accounting Manager

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Summary

We are seeking an accomplished Accounting Senior Manager to join our high-performing Corporate Accounting team.  Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, this position is responsible for supporting the successful deployment and continuous improvement of Oracle Fusion applications with a focus on finance and accounting modules.  The Accounting Senior Manager will work closely with executive management and other cross-functional leaders across the organization to provide strategic guidance and oversight for ERP-related initiatives and ensuring alignment with broader business goals.

This position offers high visibility across the organization and requires strong technical accounting expertise, knowledge of ERP systems and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of Oracle Fusion implementation projects.
• Partner with cross-functional senior leaders to drive systems integration, process optimization, and continuous improvement with a focus on accounting and finance applications.
• Lead post-implementation evaluation and optimization efforts to ensure system scalability, compliance, and long-term value realization.
• Work with finance, accounting and other cross functional leadership to gather detailed business requirements and translate them into functional specifications for Oracle Fusion applications and related reporting.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure the system meets business requirements and record the appropriate accounting entries.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) and address any issues identified.
• Assist with developing and leading training sessions for end-users and provide ongoing support.
• Act as a liaison for the Finance / Accounting teams and IT for troubleshooting and resolving system and application issues.
• Facilitate and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cross functional system functionality.
• Collaborate with Oracle support and third-party vendors as needed.
• Support post M&A integration activities, including consolidation of financial results, alignment of accounting policies, and integration of systems and controls.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• 12+ years of progressive corporate accounting and ERP implementation experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• CPA designation or MBA preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, and government contract accounting (FAR/CAS).
• Significant experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud (Oracle EPM, FCCS, RMCS, ARCS).
• Strong understanding of core finance and accounting processes.
• Experience in SEC publicly traded company environment.
• Proven project management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Works well with little or no supervision and exercises independent judgement on a regular basis.
• Strong ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, lift (up to 10 lbs.), bend, etc.  Hand and wrist dexterity to utilize the computer.

Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance:

• Work is in an office environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating.

Special Requirements

• Must meet ITAR requirements: U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), or protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

The salary range for this role is:

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.

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