Finance Intern

AeroVironment

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Huntsville, Alabama

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will shadow the Finance team and perform financial analyses to support operations. They will also handle confidential information and complete various projects to learn about financial systems.

Qualifications

You are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and have completed relevant coursework. You are proficient with Microsoft Office applications and possess strong attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and effective problem-solving skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Finance

Accounting

Microsoft Office

Job Description

Worker Type

Supplemental


Job Description

 

As a Program Finance Intern, you'll be immersed in our collaborative culture that is built on diversity of thought. We will look for your curiosity and your unique point of view. This role blends financial acumen, data analysis, and exposure to enterprise systems -- a rare opportunity to build a uniquely powerful skill set.
 
Position Responsibilities
o    Shadows members of the Finance team as they perform their duties
o    Performs financial analyses
o    Handles sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity
o    Performs additional projects as needed to learn more about financial operations
o    Other duties as assigned 
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
o    Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
o    Completed coursework relevant to major
o    Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work out of our Huntsville, AL office 
 Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
o    Demonstrates attention to detail and the ability to multi-task while maintaining a high level of efficiency, accuracy and responsibility.
o    Exhibits motivation and strong desire to take on new challenges and learn as much as possible
o    Demonstrates strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
o    Thrives on innovation and challenge
o    Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
o    Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
o   Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests 
Physical Demands
o    Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
o    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

 

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$0 - $0

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.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

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.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required

AeroVironment

At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements. Now stronger than ever, we deliver integrated capabilities across every domain of modern warfare—from autonomous systems and loitering munitions to space-based platforms, directed energy, cyber and electronic warfare. We build to win today’s battles and shape tomorrow’s conflicts.
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