Director, Finance Transformation & Programs

Altera; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera is seeking a Director of Finance Transformation & Programs to lead strategic finance initiatives and cross-functional programs in the San Jose area. The role focuses on ERP implementations, systems modernization, automation, and process transformation to drive scale and efficiency.

The position requires 8+ years in related fields, MBA/CPA/PMP or equivalent, and experience with major ERP platforms. The role collaborates across Finance, IT, HR, and business units and supports IPO readiness

Qualifications

• 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.
• Preferred experience in semiconductor, technology, manufacturing, or other high-growth global organizations.
• MBA, CPA, PMP, or related professional certifications.

Responsibilities

• Finance Transformation & Strategic Programs: Lead planning and execution of strategic finance initiatives, ERP implementations, and process transformation.
• Enterprise Systems & Process Optimization: Collaborate to optimize finance technology platforms (ERP, planning, reporting, data management).
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as liaison across Finance, IT, HR, and business functions to drive adoption and governance.
• IPO & Corporate Readiness: Support finance infrastructure and readiness for IPO and public company requirements.
• Program Management & Operational Excellence: Establish PM practices, track performance, and deliver measurable outcomes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

ERP/Finance systems

Financial processes

Education

MBA

CPA

PMP

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Job description

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.

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Job Type: Regular

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: San Jose, California, United States

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

About Altera

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.