Director of Finance and Operations
Core
Lead accounting, financial operations, planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis for a hardware company serving defense and commercial customers.
Role type
Director of Finance and Operations (Sr Manager/Director level)
Builds
Financial models, forecasts, and strategic analyses for leadership decision-making
Domain
Hardware/Defense technology, Silicon photonics, Manufacturing
Required skills
Financial modeling, Forecasting, External vendor management, Financial reporting, Cash flow management, Budgeting, Government contract compliance, Strategic analysis
Preferred skills
Hardware/Manufacturing experience, Contract manufacturer management, Fundraising/Valuation support, CPA/MBA/CFA
Technologies
Advanced spreadsheets, Financial modeling tools
Responsibilities
Manage external CPA firm for monthly/quarterly/year-end close, Develop revenue and sales forecasting models, Monitor government contract costs and compliance, Build financial models for manufacturing costs and COGS, Translate modeling data into executive summaries and KPIs
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC
