Sr. Director, Finance Operations and Manufacturing (USA, Remote)

Ladders; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan for retirement savings

Bonus/incentive pay eligibility

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Sr. Director, Finance Operations and Manufacturing (USA, Remote) to serve as a strategic partner to Operations and Manufacturing across a multi-site environment.

This leader will shape the financial operating rhythm, strengthen decision support, and drive manufacturing economics. The role anchors on transforming and improving financial partnerships, building high‑performing teams, and guiding capital deployment with rigorous analysis in Irvine, CA and nationwide operations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in manufacturing or operations.
• 5+ years in senior roles.
• Experience in multi-site biotech/pharma or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Deep expertise in manufacturing finance, including product costing and COGS management.
• Strong understanding of P&L management and capital investment decisions.
• Experience with complex product portfolios and ERP systems.
• Ability to influence cross-functional leaders and drive clarity through metrics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior finance partner to Operations and Manufacturing.
• Build and lead financial operating mechanisms to improve visibility into performance metrics.
• Design and scale product costing and profitability frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and drive informed business decisions.
• Support capital deployment and manufacturing network planning through rigorous financial analysis.
• Lead finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop a high-performing Operations Finance team and finance business partner capability.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

Multi-site operations

Product costing

COGS management

ERP systems

Cross-functional influence

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Business

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Sr. Director, Finance Operations and Manufacturing (USA, Remote) to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space. This senior finance leader will serve as a strategic partner to Operations and Manufacturing, connecting execution, performance metrics, and financial outcomes. The role will shape the financial operating rhythm, strengthen decision support, and bring clarity to complex manufacturing economics across a multi-site environment. This leader will also guide transformation and continuous improvement efforts while building a high‑performing finance partnership team.

Location: Irvine, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $200,000 – $250,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior finance partner to Operations and Manufacturing, linking execution to financial outcomes
• Build and lead financial operating mechanisms to improve visibility into performance metrics
• Design and scale product costing and profitability frameworks
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify risks and drive informed business decisions
• Support capital deployment and manufacturing network planning through rigorous financial analysis
• Lead finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop a high‑performing Operations Finance team and finance business partner capability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in manufacturing or operations, including 5+ years in senior roles
• Experience in multi‑site operational finance within biotech, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Deep expertise in manufacturing finance, including product costing and COGS management
• Strong understanding of P&L management and capital investment decisions
• Experience with complex product portfolios and ERP systems
• Ability to influence cross‑functional leaders and drive clarity through metrics

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care programs including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off to support work‑life balance
• 401(k) plan for retirement savings
• Bonus/incentive pay eligibility

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.