Director, Finance - Technical Operations

Role Summary

The Director, Finance - Technical Operations leads the development and execution of processes to deliver performance-based analytics for the Technical Operations organization. Responsibilities include establishing a product costing platform to support strategic planning, standard costing, and the annual business planning cycle, and overseeing cost accounting for inventory and manufacturing operations across commercial and clinical programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong business partner relationship with Manufacturing, QA, QC, and Process Development functions.
• Develop a financial performance management platform for the Technical Operations Organization.
• Manage the Inventory and Manufacturing Finance Costing Team.
• Lead and complete the monthly accounting close process related to inventory, manufacturing, and clinical trials, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Analyze and validate all inventory transactions in Oracle.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a standard cost accounting process for manufacturing, including periodic cost studies and investigating variances.
• Work with third-party vendors to ensure accurate monthly reports.
• Develop and maintain an inventory cycle counting process.
• Provide business analysis, forecasting, and budgeting in partnership with FP&A, including recommendations for improvements.
• Maintain and improve internal accounting controls related to inventory and manufacturing.
• Work within Oracle ERP and Oracle Process Manufacturing, leading expansions as needed.
• Lead internal and external reporting, including monthly reporting and SEC quarterly reporting; assist in external audits.
• Develop monthly inventory reports for Finance leadership and business partners.
• Develop monthly flux analytics to support SEC filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in accounting/finance or similar.
• 12–15 years of experience in manufacturing, inventory/finance roles with increasing responsibility.
• Strong cost accounting background.
• Strong working knowledge of Oracle OPM Financials module.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory, and cost accounting.
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP as it applies to manufacturing.
• Knowledge of biotechnology/pharmaceutical financial reporting preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills; proficient in Excel-based modeling.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with internal teams and external vendors.
• Strong managerial skills with the ability to mentor staff.
• Understanding of SOX controls and internal control evaluation.

Skills

• Cost accounting
• Oracle ERP, Oracle Process Manufacturing
• Financial planning and analysis, forecasting, budgeting
• Financial reporting and accounting controls
• Data analysis and variance analysis
• Vendor management

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field
• Master’s degree preferred

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid work arrangement; on-site presence at Sarepta facilities in the U.S. and occasional in-person events.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.