Director of Finance

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position out of our Solana Beach Office.

Job Overview

The Director of Finance leads all financial operations and planning for the Global Solutions segment, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, program financial management, and consolidated reporting. The role provides strategic insight and partnership to segment SVP/VP and corporate leadership, ensuring accurate financial performance, strong cost control, and alignment with annual and long-range plans. This leader directs the program finance team, drives forecasting accuracy, strengthens internal controls, ensures SOX compliance, and supports informed decision-making through clear, executive-level financial analysis and recommendations.

Essential Functions

• Partner with senior leadership on strategic planning, operational reviews, business performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop the Program Control and Finance teams, ensuring talent growth, accountability, and alignment with corporate standards.
• Act as a key business partner to program and functional leadership, resolving financial issues, strengthening execution, and ensuring Finance is fully integrated into IPTs.
• Oversee enterprise-wide financial governance, including EAC management, SOX compliance, and audit coordination (DCAA, internal, external).
• Drive accurate financial planning and analysis, including P&L management, scenario modeling, ASC606 revenue recognition, monthly close alignment, and consolidated forecasting. Created By: Mary Nolan October 02, 2026 Version: 1
• Implement and enhancing financial systems, reporting tools, ERP integrations, and automation to improve data accuracy, efficiency, and decision support.
• Ensure strong cost management processes, compliant project accounting, inventory controls, and financial integrity across all contract types (CPFF, FFP, T&M).
• Support pricing and proposals, providing financial strategies that ensure profitability, compliance, and effective cash management.
• Maintain a compliant GovCon financial culture aligned with FAR, CAS, DFARS, GAAP, and corporate policies.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Corporate Finance, Accounting, Operations, IT, and segment leadership to ensure cohesive financial support across the business.
• Perform other duties as required.

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies              

• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders and build effective relationships across the organization.
• Deep knowledge of defense contracting regulations, including FAR, DFARS, CAS, GAAP, and DCAA audit practices.
• Extensive FP&A expertise, including forecasting, AOP development, long-range planning, P&L management, and scenario modeling.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and provide concise insights to senior leaders.
• High proficiency with financial systems, ERP platforms, reporting tools, and advanced Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, implement financial systems, and drive operational excellence.
• Directs and provides expert knowledge in the strategic function of the department.
• Develops short and long-term people and organizational strategy in alignment with AEVEX goals and direction.
• Leads with impact & influence. Establishes credibility, effectively persuades and develops others, and achieves important objectives collaboratively.
• Identifies, recruits, and retains top-notch talent.
• Champions AEVEX’s culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
• Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
• Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication.

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in finance, accounting, or similar discipline.
• Master's Degree desired.

Experience

• 10 + years of progressive experience in finance.
• Proven leadership experience developing high-performing teams and driving accountability and continuous improvement.
• Experience operating cross-functionally in a matrixed environment and leading geographically dispersed teams.
• Experience supporting pricing, proposals, profitability evaluation, and compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

• Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment

For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

The Company provides a reasonable range of compensation. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific location. The range of starting pay for this position is for the listed location only. 

About AEVEX 

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

Recruitment Communication Notice: All official correspondence regarding your application, application status, interviews, or the AEVEX hiring process will come directly from an AEVEX representative using an @aevex.com email address or through Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system. Please use caution with communications claiming to represent AEVEX from other email domains, and always verify the sender before responding or providing personal information.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.