Senior Manager, Finance Systems

AeroVironment

Senior Finance Systems Manager optimizing Oracle Fusion ERP for AeroVironment, an autonomous defense technology company. Leading finance transformation, integrations, testing, governance, and AI-enabled process improvements.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeSunrise • Alabama, California, Florida, New Mexico, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $128,000 - $195,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading finance systems initiatives, particularly with Oracle Fusion ERP, while ensuring compliance with SOX controls and delivering large-scale finance transformations. Proficient in managing cross-functional teams and integrating finance applications with a focus on continuous improvement and data governance.

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Oracle Fusion ERP ImplementationFinance Transformation ProjectsSOX Controls DocumentationProject Management SkillsCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Oracle FusionOracle EBSPeopleSoftSAPFinance Business ProcessesERP Functional ConfigurationOracle EPM CloudAPIsReporting ToolsData Governance

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentoringAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce CRMWorkday HRISApexPower BITableau

Industry Keywords

Finance SystemsRegulatory ReportingProject AccountingAI StrategyITAR/EAR Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPOracleTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead functional execution of enterprise-wide finance systems initiatives, primarily Oracle Fusion ERP optimization and implementation
Oversee production support for Oracle Fusion, EPM, Apex, and other finance applications
Lead Oracle Fusion and finance systems implementation projects across deployment phases and geographies
Define business requirements and functional specifications for Procure to Pay, Record to Report, Quote to Cash, and Project to Close workstreams
Design end-to-end business processes, system workflows, and approval hierarchies aligned with business needs and SOX controls
Coordinate with IT Infrastructure on technical architecture, integrations, and system performance
Own finance system integration requirements for Salesforce CRM, Workday HRIS, payment systems, subsidiary ledgers, and reporting tools
Provide functional leadership for Oracle EPM Cloud initiatives and support Apex application rollouts
Lead or contribute to finance transformation projects, including project accounting and audit documentation
Supervise and mentor the Finance Systems team
Manage Oracle and implementation partner consultants and coordinate cross-functional workstreams
Document current-state processes, identify gaps, and design future-state Oracle Fusion workflows
Establish functional governance for system configuration changes and maintain process and configuration documentation
Own end-to-end testing strategy, test scripts, tester assignments, defect resolution, and sign-off
Design and deliver end-user training programs and coordinate change management activities
Identify Oracle Fusion feature and quarterly update opportunities for continuous improvement
Partner with Data/AI teams on intelligent automation, anomaly detection, predictive analytics, and self-service reporting
Use LLMs for requirements documentation, process analysis, and solution research
Support AI agent use-case identification, prompt engineering, validation, and emerging AI capability evaluation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field
8+ years of progressive finance systems experience, including at least 3 years in a lead or management role
Hands-on experience implementing or optimizing Oracle Fusion, Oracle EBS, PeopleSoft, SAP, or comparable Tier 1 ERP
Proven experience delivering large-scale, multi-phase finance transformations from requirements through hypercare
Deep expertise in finance business processes, accounting principles, financial close procedures, and regulatory reporting requirements
Strong understanding of ERP functional configuration, business process modeling, integration design, and testing methodologies
Experience designing and documenting SOX controls, segregation of duties matrices, and audit trails in ERP systems
Proficiency with Oracle Fusion reporting tools such as OTBI, BIP, and FBDI, or equivalent platforms such as Power BI and Tableau
Working knowledge of APIs, web services, and file-based interfaces; ability to define integration requirements for IT
Experience with Oracle EPM Cloud, including PBCS, FCCS, and Planning, or comparable platforms such as Anaplan, Adaptive, and Host Analytics
Experience supporting Oracle Apex or low-code application platforms for finance workflow rollouts
Understanding of capex project accounting and finance transformation project lifecycle
Exceptional project management skills across multiple workstreams, dependencies, and priorities
Strong communication skills and ability to translate business needs into functional requirements
Ability to build and lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and drive accountability
Experience contributing to finance systems roadmap development and multi-year technology initiatives
Ability to develop data governance frameworks covering ownership, quality, access controls, and retention
Understanding of AI strategy considerations for finance functions
Working knowledge of LLM capabilities and limitations, including GPT, Claude, Gemini, or open-source alternatives
Experience using AI tools for documentation, analysis, and research
Basic understanding of AI agent concepts and AI solution design collaboration
Ability to work in an office environment
Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR requirements or be eligible for approval of an export license; some positions require current U.S. citizenship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K with company matching
9/80 work schedule
Paid holiday shutdown