We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance & Operations to lead financial planning, forecasting, and operational oversight for the Elevate Semiconductor business unit. This role will serve as a strategic partner to business unit leadership and Corporate Finance, driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and informed business decisions.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in business finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and operational leadership, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business strategies. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring close collaboration across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, HR, and other business functions.
Responsibilities
Financial Planning, Forecasting & Operations
- Lead quarterly and annual financial forecasting, budgeting, and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes for the business unit.
- Develop and analyze forecasts for revenue, operating expenses, cash flow, and supply chain activities.
- Partner with business unit leaders to monitor revenue performance, manage costs, and optimize resource allocation.
- Identify financial and operational risks, opportunities, and performance trends, providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and business performance analyses for executive and corporate leadership.
Accounting Processes & Financial Systems
- Support financial controls, accounting policies, audit requirements, and compliance with corporate standards.
- Partner with Corporate Accounting to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely financial reporting.
- Identify opportunities to automate financial processes and improve reporting efficiency through systems and analytics tools.
- Maintain data integrity and consistency across financial reporting platforms.
Business Partnership & Site Leadership
- Serve as the financial and operational leader for the San Diego site, representing the business unit in corporate reviews and cross-functional initiatives.
- Provide operational oversight and support day-to-day site activities in partnership with functional leaders.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, HR, and Accounting to align operational priorities with financial objectives.
- Identify site-level risks, operational challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
- Lead and develop team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Strategic Finance & Business Performance
- Support strategic business initiatives, including growth investments, new business opportunities, and cost optimization.
- Develop financial models and business cases to evaluate investments, operational changes, and strategic decisions.
- Analyze business performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability, efficiency, and long-term growth.
- Partner with executive leadership to evaluate financial and operational tradeoffs and support business unit objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, financial planning, or business operations.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including direct management and development of a team.
- Strong background in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance management.
- Experience partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to support financial and operational decisions.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate recommendations effectively.
- Experience managing competing priorities in a dynamic business environment.
Preferences
- MBA or other relevant advanced degree.
- Experience within the semiconductor industry or a related technology or manufacturing environment.
- Background in business unit finance, including financial ownership and operational planning responsibilities.
- Experience supporting supply chain, manufacturing, or product-based business operations.
- Familiarity with Oracle ERP or comparable enterprise financial systems.
- Experience improving financial processes, reporting automation, and business analytics.
Why join Elevate Semiconductor?
At Elevate Semiconductor, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on a growing semiconductor business while working closely with executive leadership. Our collaborative, hands-on environment offers the visibility and ownership of a smaller organization, supported by the resources and global presence of Diodes Incorporated.
Benefits
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $165,000.00 to $195,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, education, location, and business needs.
In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. This salary range represents the Company's good-faith estimate of the compensation it reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, financial planning, or business operations
- Leadership experience, including direct management and team development
- Experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance management
- Experience partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams on financial and operational decisions
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate recommendations
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic business environment
- MBA or other relevant advanced degree
- Experience in the semiconductor industry or related technology or manufacturing environment
- Business unit finance experience with financial ownership and operational planning responsibilities
- Experience supporting supply chain, manufacturing, or product-based business operations
- Familiarity with Oracle ERP or comparable enterprise financial systems
- Experience improving financial processes, reporting automation, and business analytics
What We Do
ElevATE is a leading supplier of innovative, low power, high density components for the design of next generation Automated Test Equipment (ATE). With a proven track record of consistently delivering the highest density, lowest power solutions available, systems designed around ElevATE products have a competitive advantage in the ATE market space and are able to adapt successfully to emerging trends and challenges while providing ever increasing end user value. ElevATE offers a wide variety of solutions for the ATE market with variable levels of integration so that we can serve the unique requirements of multiple end user segments such as System on a Chip (SOC) Test, Memory Test, Test During Burn-in (TDBI), In-Circuit Test (ICT) and beyond. ElevATE was founded in June, 2012 by the former members of the Intersil ATE product line. Our founders have over 100 years of combined ATE experience while supporting roles directly related to ATE at companies like Brooktree Corp, Edge Semiconductor, Semtech, Megatest, Nextest, Maxim, and Planet ATE. This broad knowledge base and experience enables ElevATE to provide focused support that caters to the unique requirements of the ATE market.
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