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AEVEX, a defense and aerospace company headquartered in Solana Beach, California, is seeking a Principal FP&A Analyst for its Tampa, Florida office. This is a hybrid role with potential for 0-20% travel.
The Principal FP&A Analyst will lead revenue recognition, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis activities to support the organization's strategic goals. Key responsibilities include:
• Managing all revenue recognition efforts during month-end close, including external revenue file ownership
• Developing processes and policies around ASC 606 revenue recognition compliance
• Reviewing and managing ASC 606 checklist requirements
• Maintaining contract-level (combo project) management tools and data for revenue requirements
• Automating EAC (Estimate at Completion) data into the revenue recognition process
• Conducting detailed financial analysis including budget variances, revenue trends, cost drivers, and KPIs
• Providing insights and recommendations to support business objectives
• Preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Building complex financial models and reports for departmental and executive leadership
• Preparing and distributing financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior management and stakeholders
• Utilizing financial planning software and tools to streamline processes and enhance reporting
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (project accounting, general accounting, business development, program operations) to gather data, validate assumptions, and align financial plans with business objectives
• Identifying opportunities to enhance financial planning and analysis processes
AEVEX provides full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions for U.S. national security and partner nations. The company specializes in custom design and engineering, rapid prototyping, sensor integration, aircraft modification and certification, flight test instrumentation, mission operations, advanced intelligence data processing, and tailored hardware/software mission-system tools.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 10+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or related field
• 2+ years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years minimum experience in a DoD or similar government environment
• Demonstrated experience with government contracting business (DoD or other agencies)
• Experience working with ERP systems and extracting data for report writing
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to learn Power BI or similar tools and implement processes utilizing them
• Knowledge of financial principles, accounting practices, and financial reporting standards
• Strong ability to distill complex findings into key data points and visualizations
• Self-motivated problem solver with ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ability to work independently and meet deadlines in fast-paced environment
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance; U.S. Citizenship required
