Director, Finance Operations

Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: BRISBANE - BRISBANE, CA 94005Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $160,000.00 - $200,000.00 SalaryPosition Summary: The Finance Operations Director reports to the Senior Director, Accounting, and serves as the business partner to our VP of Operations and the entire Operations P&L. This hands-on role is responsible for product costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and audit support. The ideal candidate has strong manufacturing/production experience and can transform complex operational data into actionable financial insights that drive decision-making across the organization. Duties & Responsibilities: Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs. Monitor and report on inventory valuation, variances, and margins with monthly/quarterly analysis. Partner with operations, supply chain, and production teams to understand cost drivers and improve efficiency. Maintain cost accounting systems supporting COGS determination, inventory valuation, and product line performance. Manage inventory master data, product costs, and periodic standard cost rolls. Calculate burden rates and establish expense budgets for manufacturing and service departments. Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual COGS forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning. Support periodic financial planning cycles (budget and forecast) for Operations. Provide meaningful financial commentary and insights to management on a regular basis. Deliver costing data to support strategic decisions including product development and upgrades. Classify excess & obsolete inventory and maintain adequate reserves. Plan, coordinate, and lead periodic physical inventory counts. Reconcile inventory and related reserve accounts with supporting analysis. Serve as liaison between Accounting, Finance, Sales Administration, and Operations. Develop, document, and monitor cost accounting policies and procedures. Manage month-end and year-end close processes including journal entries for E&O reserves, field depreciation, inventory capitalization/impairment, and related accounts. Support internal and external audits with inventory documentation and process walkthroughs. Participate as key contributor in ERP system upgrades and implementations. Other duties as needed or required. QualificationsMinimum Requirements & Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA preferred, CPA preferred) 7+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. 5+ years in manufacturing, preferably medical devices. Prior experience as cost accounting manager at a company with $50M+ annual revenue. Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and technical accounting skills. Deep understanding of manufacturing business processes (purchasing, production, inventory control, distribution). Experience establishing and maintaining cost accounting systems, procedures, and controls. Expert-level Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP and Hyperion strongly preferred). Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.