Senior Operations Finance Manager
About The Position
The Senior Operations Finance Manager serves as a key financial business partner to the Finance Director, with primary responsibilities in cost accounting and inventory. The role oversees day-to-day financial operations and leads the cost accounting team, working closely with senior managers in Operations and Supply Chain to provide FP&A and accounting support that drives results. It also provides leadership and development to finance professionals, advances continuous process improvement, and enhances financial visibility across the organization. The position manages product-costing policies and procedures, supports accurate financial reporting, and promotes operational excellence across manufacturing and supply-chain finance. The manager ensures deadlines and departmental objectives are met and provides direct support to U.S. manufacturing and material operations.
Requirements
- Proven leadership managing an operations finance or cost accounting team.
- Experience managing cost accounting processes, related inventory valuation, and controls.
- A proven track record supporting a large-scale U.S. Operations group.
- Experience with financially integrated ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
- Intermediate Excel experience and the ability to manage significant amounts of data and information effectively.
- Ability to apply critical-thinking skills to job responsibilities.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
- At least 7 years of financial analysis experience.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing experience in a high-tech industry.
- Glovia ERP systems experience.
- Cognos reporting experience.
- Experience leveraging AI for data and information management.
Responsibilities
- Lead annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes to support overhead rate calculations.
- Manage monthly and quarterly manufacturing cost accounting close activities, including related SOX deliverables and quarterly and annual external audits.
- Manage the Cost Accounting team.
- Own inventory valuation, including E&O, coordinate annual physical inventory, oversee the Operations cycle-count program, and manage the year-end cost roll.
- Maintain the ERP standard-cost system.
- Provide direct financial support to U.S. manufacturing and material operations.
- Present financial information and communicate effectively with senior management.
- Drive continuous improvement, emphasizing efficiency and speed.
- Manage multiple deliverables simultaneously to support positive business results.
Benefits
- Eligibility for the Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan.
- Comprehensive benefits package for regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
