Onsite Director of Finance, Cost & Inventory

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About the role

  • Director leading global inventory valuation and product cost strategy in semiconductor company. Overseeing cost accounting, forecasting, and cross-functional leadership of finance professionals.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and maintenance of standard cost models for semiconductor products, including wafer fabrication, assembly, test, and supply chain activities.
  • Partner with Manufacturing Operations to analyze cost variances, yield impacts, absorption, and overhead allocation.
  • Manage quarterly and annual cost roll processes and ensure accurate product cost valuation.
  • Evaluate cost efficiencies and drive initiatives that improve gross margin.
  • Manage excess & obsolete (E&O) reserves, inventory valuation adjustments, and cycle count/physical inventory programs.
  • Ensure accuracy of inventory balances across fabs, OSATs, and third-party logistics providers.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain on inventory planning, risk assessments, and cost-to-serve improvements.
  • Lead cost-of-goods-sold (COGS) forecasting, scenario modeling, and cost-reduction planning.
  • Partner with FP&A to support forecast cycles, quarterly close, and long-range financial planning.
  • Present cost and inventory insights to senior leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and cost drivers.
  • Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing and Product Line Management.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of cost and inventory finance professionals.
  • Drive system and process improvements across ERP, cost accounting workflows, and business intelligence tools.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including cost accounting and inventory accounting.
  • Strong background in semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, or complex high-tech supply chains.
  • Deep understanding of manufacturing cost structures, yield analysis, overhead allocation, and COGS drivers.
  • Expertise with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and advanced Excel/financial modeling skills.
  • Proven leadership experience with ability to influence cross-functional teams.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
  • Preferred MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent advanced certification.
  • Experience in a global, multi-site semiconductor manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with cost modeling for foundry relationships and external manufacturing partners (OSATs).
  • Demonstrated success implementing financial process improvements and analytics tools.

Job title

Director of Finance, Cost & Inventory

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$159,700 - $231,200 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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