Altera is seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Director, Finance Transformation & Programs to lead critical cross-functional finance initiatives that drive scale, operational efficiency, and business transformation. This leader will partner closely with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to deliver key programs including finance systems transformation, process optimization, and readiness for future growth milestones such as IPO readiness, acquisitions, and global expansion.
Key Responsibilities
Finance Transformation & Strategic Programs
Lead the planning and execution of strategic finance initiatives, including ERP implementations, financial systems modernization, automation, and process transformation.
Drive program governance, project plans, milestones, risk management, and executive reporting.
Partner with Finance leadership to enhance financial processes, controls, reporting, and operational effectiveness.
Enterprise Systems & Process Optimization
Collaborate with Finance and IT teams to optimize finance technology platforms, including ERP, planning, reporting, and data management solutions.
Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and standardize financial workflows.
Support scalable finance processes that enable global growth and operational excellence.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Serve as a key liaison across Finance, IT, HR, and business functions to execute complex enterprise initiatives.
Build alignment among stakeholders and drive adoption of new processes and systems.
Influence decision-making and facilitate issue resolution across multiple teams.
IPO & Corporate Readiness
Support finance infrastructure, system, and process readiness for IPO and public company requirements.
Participate in acquisition integration planning and execution activities, as needed.
Help strengthen internal controls, reporting processes, and governance frameworks.
Program Management & Operational Excellence
Establish program management best practices, reporting mechanisms, and success metrics.
Monitor project performance, resource allocation, risks, and dependencies.
Deliver measurable business outcomes tied to efficiency, scalability, and financial performance.
The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
$166.9K - $241.6K USD
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, or related field.
8+ years of experience in Finance Transformation, Program Management, Finance Operations, Financial Systems, or related disciplines.
Proven experience leading finance transformation initiatives, ERP implementations, or large-scale business process improvement programs.
Strong understanding of core finance processes, including accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, internal controls, and compliance.
Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels.
Preferred
Experience in semiconductor, technology, manufacturing, or other high-growth global organizations.
Prior exposure to IPO readiness, public company environments, or M&A integrations.
MBA, CPA, PMP, or related professional certifications.
Experience with leading ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar enterprise systems.
Leadership Profile
Strategic thinker with a strong bias for execution.
Collaborative leader who builds partnerships across functions.
Effective at managing ambiguity and driving organizational change.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Results-oriented with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and measurable impact.
Why Altera
Opportunity to lead high-impact finance transformation initiatives that shape the future of the company.
Direct exposure to executive leadership and enterprise-wide strategic programs.
Play a key role in supporting Altera's growth, operational excellence, and future corporate milestones.
Join a dynamic global semiconductor company at an exciting stage of transformation and expansion.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in Finance Transformation, Program Management, Finance Operations, Financial Systems, or related disciplines
- Proven experience leading finance transformation initiatives, ERP implementations, or large-scale business process improvement programs
- Strong understanding of accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, internal controls, and compliance
- Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels
- Experience in semiconductor, technology, manufacturing, or other high-growth global organizations
- Exposure to IPO readiness, public company environments, or M&A integrations
- MBA, CPA, PMP, or related professional certification
- Experience leading ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar enterprise systems
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement programs are robust, with offerings such as a 401(k) and a pension. This breadth supports long-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous, including PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays. Wellness initiatives like gym memberships further support balance.
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests parental leave is generous. Family-building support, including fertility benefits and adoption reimbursement, is highlighted as part of the package.
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What We Do
Altera: Accelerating Innovators Altera provides leadership programmable solutions that are easy-to-use and deploy in applications from cloud to edge, offering limitless AI possibilities. Our end-to-end broad portfolio of products including FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, System on Modules, SmartNICs and IPUs provide the flexibility to accelerate innovation. Altera is helping to shape the future through pioneering innovation that unlocks extraordinary possibilities for everyone on the planet.
