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Summary

The Financial Compliance Analyst assists in interpreting and implementing concepts to ensure adherence to federal government acquisition requirements. Collects, reviews, and suggests recommendations for policies & procedures, business systems, and provides support for federally compliant accounting practices.

Position Responsibilities

• Supports leadership in preparing supporting data for Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) during audits
• Assists the preparation of forward pricing and provisional billing indirect rates based on the annual budgets and submits to the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for preliminary review.
• Aids analytical finance functions; budget and forecasting support; reconciliations and related analysis; supports short-range and long-range planning and analysis; performs initial root cause analysis and helps draw conclusions and propose solutions to leadership
• Assists in producing financial reports and presentations, financial analyses, budget and forecasting support
• Supports continuous financial process improvement and training efforts to enhance efficiencies
• Drafts relevant policies and procedures, including desk procedures
• Works on unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires some evaluation of intangibles
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a relevant area of study, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience; government accounting/finance/contracting experience within the Aerospace or Defense industry is desired
• Experience with FAR/DFARS and CAS regulations and standards
• Experience in finance/accounting issues surrounding federal government contracting
• Experience in a defense industry environment helpful

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Strong computer skills with proficiency using MS Office Applications; specifically, MS Excel
• Experience working with various ERP systems and reporting software
• Ability to design and create presentation-quality reports
• Ability to prepare and submit compliant and auditable incurred cost, forward pricing and provisional billing indirect rate proposals
• Proficient in synthesizing, presenting and communicating large volumes of financial information and interpret financial data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Possess strong business partnering and interpersonal communication skills
• Organized, flexible and easily adaptable to changing conditions
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Demonstrated ability to be organized and work both independently and within a team, with strong attention to detail and strong project management skills
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

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

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:

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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