finance
Posted Apr 27Finance Integration Director
Simi Valley, United StatesOn-site
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Responsibilities
- requirements Partner with FP&A to onboard acquired businesses into the company's budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting framework Oversee establishment or transfer of finance shared services functions (AP, AR, payroll, T&E) at acquired entities Track and report integration synergy targets attributable to the finance function; maintain integration dashboards for IMO and executive leadership review Governance, Coordination & Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary IMO point of contact and
Requirements
- This position requires deep hands-on finance domain expertise — the ability to roll up your sleeves and do the analytical and process work yourself — combined with the leadership presence to coordinate, influence, and drive accountability across a broad and often matrixed finance organization.
- M&A Lifecycle Fluency — End-to-end understanding of transaction processes from LOI through full integration; can anticipate downstream finance risks from early deal decisions.
- Adaptability & Resilience — Thrives in fast-paced, deal-driven environments where priorities shift; maintains composure and quality of output under time pressure. Basic
- Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with a minimum of 4 years directly supporting M&A due diligence and/or post-close integration in a corporate, Big 4, or investment banking context Deep functional expertise across core finance domains: controllership/accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, and financial systems Demonstrated ability to perform hands-on analytical and
- Experience managing ERP migrations or financial systems integrations (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday Financials) Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams across complex, ambiguous environments Superior written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to C-suite and Board-level audiences
- Experience operating within a public company (SEC reporting environment) Other
- Qualifications & Desired Competencies MBA or advanced degree Prior
- experience in a dedicated Integration Management Office or Corporate Development function Big 4 transaction advisory or M&A advisory background
- Experience with financial due diligence software and data room management Exposure to purchase price allocation processes and working with valuation specialists Industry
- experience in technology, healthcare, industrial, or business services sectors Physical Demands Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) Special Requirements U.S. Citizen, U.S.
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Benefits
- Clearance Level No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $167,500 - $246,225 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.
- benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
- We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Contact
- 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.
Additional details
- Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Finance Integration Director, is a senior individual contributor and team leader within the Integration Management Office (IMO), responsible for driving all finance-related workstreams across the full M&A lifecycle.
- The role spans pre-close due diligence through post-close integration, partnering directly with Corporate Development, the CFO organization, and acquired-company finance teams to deliver seamless, value-preserving integrations.
- The Director reports to the VP of Corporate Development and Strategy and will typically manage multiple transactions simultaneously at various stages of the lifecycle. Position
- Responsibilities Pre-Close Diligence Support Lead finance-track due diligence for acquisition targets, including assessment of accounting policies, revenue recognition practices, financial controls, close processes, and reporting infrastructure Evaluate quality of earnings, working capital normalization, and off-balance-sheet exposures in coordination with external advisors Identify financial reporting risks, restatement risks, and material accounting judgments that could affect deal valuation or
- Stakeholder Influence & Leadership — Ability to align and coordinate a broad, matrixed finance organization without direct authority; builds trust quickly in M&A environments.
- Structured Execution & Project Management — Operates with rigor and discipline across multiple concurrent workstreams; drives clarity on owners, timelines, and milestones in ambiguous environments.
- Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
- 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”).
- 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.