
Business Unit Controller
AeroVironment
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Pottstown • Pennsylvania • United States
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Salary
💰 $141,000 - $200,025 per year
Tech Stack
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
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
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