Director of Finance

The posting, as AEVEX wrote it

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 organiz

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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.

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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.