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The Senior Manager, Finance Systems leads the functional execution of enterprise-wide finance systems initiatives, with primary focus on Oracle Fusion ERP optimization and implementation. This role serves as the bridge between finance business requirements and technical delivery, managing complex process designs, system configurations, integrations, and cross-functional implementation workstreams. This leader manages the Finance Systems team focused on Oracle Fusion, business processes, testing, and training delivery, partnering closely with IT for technical infrastructure.
Position Responsibilities

• Oversee production support for existing finance systems (Oracle Fusion, EPM, Apex, and other applications) including functional support, business process execution, and system optimization; lead implementation execution for Oracle Fusion and other finance system projects across all 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 team on technical architecture, integrations, and system performance
• Own integration requirements for finance system connections (Salesforce CRM, Workday HRIS, payment systems, subsidiary ledgers, reporting tools)

• Provide functional leadership for Oracle EPM Cloud initiatives (PBCS, FCCS, Planning) supporting capital expenditure planning, operating expense budgeting, and financial consolidations
• Support Apex application rollout, configuration, and functional testing for finance-specific workflows, approvals, and data collection processes
• Lead or contribute to finance transformation projects eligible for capitalization, ensuring proper project accounting and documentation for audit compliance
• Partner with FP&A and Accounting teams to align EPM/budgeting solutions with Oracle Fusion financial reporting and actuals

• Supervise and mentor Finance Systems team in functional delivery, testing execution, and training coordination
• Manage relationships with Oracle and implementation partner consultants, coordinating cross-functional workstreams with Finance & Accounting SMEs, IT Infrastructure, Business Unit leads, and external vendors

• Partner with Finance & Accounting SMEs to document current-state processes, identify gaps, and design future-state workflows optimized for Oracle Fusion capabilities
• Lead process redesign initiatives to eliminate manual work, improve controls, and standardize global practices
• Establish functional governance for system configuration changes and maintain documentation including process flows, decision trees, configuration guides, and business rules

• Own end-to-end testing strategy including unit testing, integration testing, UAT, and regression testing; develop test scripts, coordinate tester assignments, and manage defect resolution through sign-off
• Design and deliver training programs for end users, including curriculum development, training materials, sandbox exercises, and office hours support
• Coordinate with transformation resources on change management communications, stakeholder readiness, and adoption tracking

• Identify opportunities to leverage Oracle Fusion new features and quarterly updates for process improvement
• Partner with Data/AI team to embed intelligent automation, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics into finance workflows
• Drive adoption of self-service reporting, dashboards, and analytics capabilities for finance stakeholders

• Leverage LLMs (GPT, Claude, Gemini) as productivity tools for requirements documentation, process analysis, and solution research
• Support Senior Data & AI Analyst in identifying use cases for AI agent deployment within Oracle Fusion workflows
• Collaborate on prompt engineering and validation of AI-generated test scripts, training content, and documentation
• Evaluate emerging AI capabilities for finance process automation and provide functional requirements for AI agent development

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field (Master's or CPA preferred)
• 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 (or Oracle EBS, PeopleSoft, SAP, or comparable Tier 1 ERP)
• Proven track record 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 (OTBI, BIP, FBDI), or equivalent reporting platforms (Power BI, Tableau)
• Working knowledge of integration patterns (APIs, web services, file-based interfaces) and ability to define integration requirements for IT
• Experience with Oracle EPM Cloud (PBCS, FCCS, Planning) or comparable budgeting/planning platforms (Anaplan, Adaptive, 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 with ability to act as program manager for major finance systems initiatives, managing multiple workstreams, dependencies, and competing priorities from planning through post-go-live support
• Strong communication skills with ability to translate business needs into functional requirements and effectively engage stakeholders at all levels - from C-suite executives to front-line users - adapting style and content to audience
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing cross-functional teams across Finance, IT, and Business Units, mentor junior staff, and drive accountability for deliverables
• Strategic thinker who balances immediate implementation needs with long-term operational sustainability and continuous improvement
• Experience contributing to finance systems roadmap development, translating business strategy into multi-year technology initiatives with clear prioritization and dependencies
• Ability to develop and articulate data governance frameworks for finance systems, including data ownership, quality standards, access controls, and retention policies
• Understanding of AI strategy considerations for finance functions, including identifying high-value use cases, assessing readiness, managing risks, and aligning AI initiatives with broader business objectives

• Working knowledge of LLM capabilities and limitations for business applications (GPT, Claude, Gemini, or open-source alternatives)
• Experience using AI tools for productivity (documentation, analysis, research) and willingness to experiment with new AI capabilities
• Basic understanding of AI agent concepts and ability to collaborate with technical teams on AI solution design
• Experience supporting or contributing to AI/automation proof-of-concepts in finance or systems context (preferred but not required)

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.

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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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