Sr. Manager, Strategic Finance

Wonder Group•Boston, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a highly visible role that requires a unique blend of "roll-up-your-sleeves" accounting and strategic financial planning. As Spyce, Wonder Create and Wonder AI integrate with Wonder Inc., you will serve as the anchor for all foundational accounting operations, building out the accounting geography and defining processes in partnership with the accounting team. Simultaneously, you will act as the trusted financial advisor to Spyce, Wonder Create and AI’s LT, using advanced cost accounting and financial analysis to translate manufacturing and COGS realities into clear margin, profitability, and strategic insights.

Requirements

8 to 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with a strong emphasis on manufacturing and cost accounting.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Based in the Boston, MA area (preferred), with the ability to work closely with the local engineering and manufacturing teams.
Deep understanding of cost accounting principles (standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation).
Proven experience navigating and implementing complex ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or similar).
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building processes from the ground up.
Clear and proactive communication, guide, and influence senior engineering and operational leaders.
Exceptional ability to translate dense accounting/manufacturing data into clear business narratives.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA designation is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary financial co-pilot to the Spyce, Wonder Create and AI’s Leadership Team, guiding strategic decisions with data-backed financial modeling and scenario analysis.
Lead the Annual Plan and rolling forecast cycles for the Spyce, Wonder Create and AI, aligning financial targets with operational milestones.
Manage the end-to-end monthly financial close. Prepare and present monthly reporting, distilling complex actuals into actionable narratives for non-financial leaders.
Evaluate and track ROI for major capital investments in R&D, manufacturing equipment, and new technology rollouts.
Establish the cost accounting processes for our robotics manufacturing, including Bill of Materials (BOM) management, labor costing, and overhead allocation.
Analyze product costs from the manufacturing floor through deployment, providing the LT with clear visibility into gross margins and unit economics.
Monitor production yields, scrap rates, and purchase price variances (PPV), working closely with the supply chain and engineering teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Setup foundational processes and accounting hierarchy for Spyce, Wonder Create and AI, ensuring data integrity and seamless reporting in partnership with the accounting team.
Design the chart of accounts and cost center hierarchy to accurately reflect Spyce, Wonder Create and AI’s operational structure to enable day-to-day manufacturing inventory and workflows management.
Build and document robust financial operations from scratch, establishing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inventory, fixed assets, accruals, and intercompany transactions.
Serve as the primary reference point for all Spyce, Wonder Create and AI to establish the right governance, ensuring compliance with GAAP and corporate policies.