Sr. Director, Finance - Operations

Overview

The Sr. Director, Finance - Operations is a strategic finance leader and primary business partner to Operations, driving financial performance across eight manufacturing facilities. This role ensures cost discipline, capital effectiveness, and financial rigor while fostering a culture of continuous improvement aligned with the ASD Lean Operating System. The position plays a critical role in linking operational performance to financial outcomes and enabling business transformation.

The position reports directly to the SVP, Finance with a dotted line to SVP, Operations & Business Transformation.

Location: Lewisville (DFW), TX

Reports into: SVP Finance ASD

• Strategic finance leadership and primary business partner to Operations across eight manufacturing facilities.
• Drive financial performance through cost discipline, capital effectiveness, and financial rigor while promoting continuous improvement aligned with the ASD Lean Operating System.
• Link operational performance to financial outcomes and enable business transformation.

• Bachelor×28; degree in finance or accounting; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership roles in manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to manage multi-site operations and large teams.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and operational finance principles.
• Expertise in linking operational performance to financial results.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and advanced analytics tools.

• Experience in global or multi-country manufacturing operations.
• Background in digital transformation and automation within finance.
• Industry experience in relevant manufacturing sector.

• Achievement of annual cost-reduction targets.
• Margin and cash flow improvement.
• Capital ROI attainment.
• Inventory turns and working capital optimization.
• Accuracy and timeliness of forecasts and reporting.

• Travel:
  Up to 30% travel to manufacturing sites.
• Location:
  
  Office based and located in Lewisville, Texas

• Serve as the lead finance partner to plant and operations leadership, influencing decisions that drive profitability and efficiency.
• Translate operational performance metrics (SQDCCP) into actionable financial insights.
• Provide timely, data-driven analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.

• Lead cost management initiatives and waste elimination programs across all sites.
• Establish annual cost-reduction targets, validate savings, and ensure sustainability.
• Champion lean principles and financial best practices to support operational excellence.

• Own capital planning and governance for plant operations.
• Ensure investments deliver measurable improvements in safety, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Monitor ROI and enforce disciplined capital allocation processes.

• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for manufacturing operations.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant reporting and robust internal controls.
• Identify and mitigate risks impacting margin, cash flow, and working capital.

• Standardize finance processes across all plants to drive consistency and accuracy.
• Improve inventory management and working capital performance.
• Support ERP/Oracle enhancements and leverage digital tools for analytics and automation.

• Build and develop a high-performing finance team with clear expectations and accountability.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that embraces change and continuous improvement.
• Mentor future finance leaders and promote career growth opportunities.

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time at their sole and complete discretion.