AeroVironment
Summary
The Senior Financial Analyst, Revenue will be a key member of the Finance team responsible for managing and overseeing the revenue recognition process in compliance with ASC 606. This role is an individual contributor position and will serve as the subject matter expert for revenue accounting, partnering cross-functionally with Contracts, Sales, Operations, and Program Management. The analyst will leverage the company’s Oracle Fusion Revenue Management system to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant revenue reporting across the company’s defense technology portfolio. Primary Success Factors
Compliance Expertise:
Consistently applies ASC 606 guidance to complex defense contracts with precision and accuracy. System Proficiency:
Maximizes the functionality of Oracle Fusion Revenue Management to streamline revenue processes and resolve exceptions efficiently. Analytical Rigor:
Demonstrates strong ability to interpret contract terms, identify performance obligations, and ensure proper revenue allocation. Collaboration:
Builds effective cross-functional partnerships with Contracts, FP&A, Program Finance, and Operations to support compliant revenue practices. Operational Excellence:
Delivers accurate and timely revenue schedules, reconciliations, and close activities under tight deadlines. Audit Readiness:
Maintains organized, well-documented support for all revenue transactions to withstand internal and external audit scrutiny. Continuous Improvement:
Identifies and implements process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and automation within the revenue cycle. Position Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end revenue recognition process, ensuring compliance with ASC 606, company policy, and U.S. GAAP. Review and interpret contracts, statements of work, and modifications to assess revenue treatment, including performance obligations and allocation of transaction price. Operate as the functional expert for Oracle Fusion Revenue Management, maintaining data integrity, processing revenue events, and resolving system exceptions. Prepare and maintain revenue schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for monthly close. Partner with Contracts, FP&A, Program Finance, and Compliance teams to ensure contract terms are aligned with accounting guidance and appropriately captured in the system. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and revenue analysis. Assist with preparation of revenue-related disclosures for external reporting and audits (internal, external, DCAA/DCMA). Identify opportunities to streamline and improve revenue processes, leveraging automation and Oracle Fusion capabilities. Serve as a point of contact for auditors on revenue-related matters. Stay current with evolving revenue recognition guidance and industry best practices, particularly within defense contracting. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Minimum 8+ years of finance experience required within the Aerospace and Defense / Technology field. Strong background in revenue recognition within the defense industry. Experience with project accounting is required. Experience in a public company. Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Revenue Management or similar ERP revenue modules strongly preferred. Familiarity with U.S. Government contracting practices and FAR/DFARS environment a plus. Demonstrates ability to work cross-functionally and influence others through strong interpersonal and communication skills. Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances. Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees. Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision. Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change. Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships. Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity. 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). Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance
Work is in an office environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating. Special Requirements
U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) required, per ITAR definition. The salary range for this role is: $108,275 - $153,615 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 ITAR and/or EAR. To comply, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR definitions or obtain an export license as required. A U.S. person is a U.S. citizen, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or a protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. Some positions may require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. Benefits
AeroVironment 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: AeroVironment benefits. We also encourage you to review our company website at AeroVironment to learn more about us. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. ITAR
U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
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The Senior Financial Analyst, Revenue will be a key member of the Finance team responsible for managing and overseeing the revenue recognition process in compliance with ASC 606. This role is an individual contributor position and will serve as the subject matter expert for revenue accounting, partnering cross-functionally with Contracts, Sales, Operations, and Program Management. The analyst will leverage the company’s Oracle Fusion Revenue Management system to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant revenue reporting across the company’s defense technology portfolio. Primary Success Factors
Compliance Expertise:
Consistently applies ASC 606 guidance to complex defense contracts with precision and accuracy. System Proficiency:
Maximizes the functionality of Oracle Fusion Revenue Management to streamline revenue processes and resolve exceptions efficiently. Analytical Rigor:
Demonstrates strong ability to interpret contract terms, identify performance obligations, and ensure proper revenue allocation. Collaboration:
Builds effective cross-functional partnerships with Contracts, FP&A, Program Finance, and Operations to support compliant revenue practices. Operational Excellence:
Delivers accurate and timely revenue schedules, reconciliations, and close activities under tight deadlines. Audit Readiness:
Maintains organized, well-documented support for all revenue transactions to withstand internal and external audit scrutiny. Continuous Improvement:
Identifies and implements process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and automation within the revenue cycle. Position Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end revenue recognition process, ensuring compliance with ASC 606, company policy, and U.S. GAAP. Review and interpret contracts, statements of work, and modifications to assess revenue treatment, including performance obligations and allocation of transaction price. Operate as the functional expert for Oracle Fusion Revenue Management, maintaining data integrity, processing revenue events, and resolving system exceptions. Prepare and maintain revenue schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for monthly close. Partner with Contracts, FP&A, Program Finance, and Compliance teams to ensure contract terms are aligned with accounting guidance and appropriately captured in the system. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and revenue analysis. Assist with preparation of revenue-related disclosures for external reporting and audits (internal, external, DCAA/DCMA). Identify opportunities to streamline and improve revenue processes, leveraging automation and Oracle Fusion capabilities. Serve as a point of contact for auditors on revenue-related matters. Stay current with evolving revenue recognition guidance and industry best practices, particularly within defense contracting. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Minimum 8+ years of finance experience required within the Aerospace and Defense / Technology field. Strong background in revenue recognition within the defense industry. Experience with project accounting is required. Experience in a public company. Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Revenue Management or similar ERP revenue modules strongly preferred. Familiarity with U.S. Government contracting practices and FAR/DFARS environment a plus. Demonstrates ability to work cross-functionally and influence others through strong interpersonal and communication skills. Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances. Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees. Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision. Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change. Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships. Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity. 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). Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance
Work is in an office environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating. Special Requirements
U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) required, per ITAR definition. The salary range for this role is: $108,275 - $153,615 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 ITAR and/or EAR. To comply, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR definitions or obtain an export license as required. A U.S. person is a U.S. citizen, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or a protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. Some positions may require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. Benefits
AeroVironment 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: AeroVironment benefits. We also encourage you to review our company website at AeroVironment to learn more about us. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. ITAR
U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
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