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Summary
Reporting to the Senior Director, SEC Reporting, the SEC Financial Reporting Manager is a key member of the Corporate Finance function responsible for the preparation, review, and coordination of the Company’s external financial reporting. This role leads the preparation of Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K and other SEC filings, ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, and drives accuracy and consistency in external disclosures. The SEC Financial Reporting Manager will collaborate closely with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Investor Relations, Tax, Legal, and business segment finance teams to deliver timely, high-quality financial reports and narratives that support investor confidence and executive decision-making.

Primary Success Factors 

• Accuracy: Filings are free of material errors; consistent adherence to U.S. GAAP, SEC, SOX, and internal control requirements.
• Timeliness: On-time completion and filing of all SEC reports and related disclosures.
• Quality: Clear, concise, and decision‑useful financial disclosures.
• Control Environment: Execution of controls within the SEC reporting process.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Work with Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Legal, Investor Relations, and external and internal auditor.
• Process Improvement: Implementation of process enhancements that improve efficiency, reduce cycle time, and strengthen reporting accuracy and compliance.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and coordinate the quarterly and annual SEC filings.
• Own the consolidation of financial information and supporting schedules required for SEC reporting.
• Prepare and review tie‑outs, disclosure checklists, and supporting documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Monitor and implement new U.S. GAAP, SEC, and other regulatory requirements impacting external reporting; update accounting and disclosure policies as needed.
• Support the preparation of materials for earnings releases, investor presentations, and board reporting in partnership with Investor Relations and Finance leadership.
• Research and document technical accounting matters.
• Operate and document internal controls execution.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce close and reporting cycle times while maintaining or enhancing quality and control. 
• Partner with IT, Accounting, and FP&A to optimize the use of ERP and consolidation/reporting tools (e.g., Oracle EBS / Fusion, Oracle EPM or similar) to support external reporting needs. 
• Standardize templates and workflows that support consistent, scalable reporting processes.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• CPA
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 10 years of accounting/finance experience, including SEC reporting (Big 4 / public company experience strongly preferred).
• Experience preparing or reviewing Forms 10‑K and 10‑Q.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. 
• Experience with internal controls over financial reporting (SOX).
• Experience with Oracle Fusion and ERP reporting tools and excel skills.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Prior experience in Aerospace & Defense or Technology industry preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Clearance Level

 

The salary range for this role is:

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.

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”). In order to comply with the 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. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

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.  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.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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