AeroVironment

Business Unit Controller

AeroVironment

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: PottstownPennsylvaniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $141,000 - $200,025 per year

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About the role

  • Own all accounting and financial reporting for the UUV segment, including close, reporting packages, and quarterly SOX sub-certifications.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the segment accounting team to ensure high-quality execution and strong control adherence.
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close; review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
  • Deliver accurate segment reporting for corporate consolidation, ensuring proper ASC 606 revenue recognition and application of cost accounting principles.
  • Maintain a SOX-compliant control environment with timely execution, complete documentation, and audit readiness.
  • Partner with FP&A, Operations, Program Finance, and Corporate Accounting to resolve issues, support forecasting, and provide business insights.
  • Support internal, external, and government audits with strong documentation and timely responses.
  • Lead process improvement and automation initiatives to strengthen controls and enhance scalability.
  • Support ERP enhancements, integrations, testing, and data validation.
  • Provide ad hoc analysis to segment leadership and corporate stakeholders; contribute to cross-functional projects as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA or equivalent certification
  • 10–15 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years of supervisory or team-lead experience
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge, including U.S. GAAP, ASC 606, and cost accounting principles
  • Experience leading monthly close processes and delivering financial reporting
  • Hands-on experience with large ERP systems
  • Experience supporting SOX or internal control environments at public-company scale
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance (ITAR).
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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
accountingfinancial reportingjournal entriesreconciliationsvariance analysesASC 606cost accountingSOX complianceERP systemsprocess improvement
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachinganalytical skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcross-functional collaborationmulti-tasking
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA