Director, Finance Transformation & Programs

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

Job summary

Altera is seeking a Director, Finance Transformation & Programs in San Jose, CA to lead cross-functional finance initiatives aimed at scale, efficiency, and readiness for growth milestones including IPOs and acquisitions.

The leader will partner with Finance, IT, and business teams to drive ERP implementations, process optimization, and governance, delivering measurable improvements in controls, reporting, and financial performance across the global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, IS, or related field.
• 8+ years in Finance Transformation, Program Management, or related roles.
• Proven experience leading ERP implementations and large-scale process improvements.
• Strong understanding of core finance processes: accounting, FP&A, controls, and compliance.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of strategic finance initiatives including ERP implementations.
• Establish governance, roadmaps, milestones, and executive reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance and IT to optimize finance technology platforms.
• Support IPO readiness, acquisitions, and global expansion.
• Drive scalable, efficient finance processes and internal controls.

Skills

Finance transformation

ERP leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Internal controls & compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Information Systems

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Job description

Job Description

Altera is seeking a strategic and execution-oriented

Job Details

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. 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.

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.