Aevexaerospace

Director of Finance

Solana Beach, California, United States. Posted 25 days ago

The role

The Director of Finance leads financial operations and planning for the Global Solutions segment. This role oversees budgeting, forecasting, program financial management, and consolidated reporting while providing strategic insight to leadership.

What you will do

  • Partner with senior leadership on strategic planning and operational reviews.
  • Lead and develop the Program Control and Finance teams.
  • Act as a key business partner to program and functional leadership.
  • Oversee enterprise-wide financial governance, including EAC management and SOX compliance.
  • Drive accurate financial planning and analysis, including P&L management and scenario modeling.
  • Implement and enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and ERP integrations.
  • Ensure strong cost management processes and compliant project accounting.
  • Support pricing and proposals to ensure profitability and compliance.
  • Maintain a compliant GovCon financial culture.
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with Corporate Finance, Accounting, Operations, and IT.

Required qualifications

  • Strong communication skills.
  • Deep knowledge of defense contracting regulations including FAR, DFARS, CAS, GAAP, and DCAA audit practices.
  • Extensive FP&A expertise including forecasting, AOP development, long-range planning, P&L management, and scenario modeling.
  • Advanced analytical skills.
  • High proficiency with financial systems, ERP platforms, reporting tools, and advanced Excel.
  • Ability to improve processes and implement financial systems.
  • Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in finance, accounting, or similar discipline.
  • 10 + years of progressive experience in finance.
  • Proven leadership experience developing high-performing teams.
  • Experience operating cross-functionally in a matrixed environment and leading geographically dispersed teams.
  • Experience supporting pricing, proposals, profitability evaluation, and compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.

Nice to have

  • Master's Degree

Benefits

  • 401(k)-retirement plan
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Professional development funds
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support

Before you apply

  • Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship required

About the company

AEVEX supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs by providing aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company provides specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses.

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