Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing (www.brooks.com).

Are you looking for a place where you can be part of a transformation? Join us at Brooks Automation and be a part of a dynamic organization that is shaping the future of technology.

Job Description

Brooks is a growing, fast-paced technology leader of automation solutions which support the dynamic and expanding semiconductor and life sciences lab markets. At Brooks, new ideas, technologies, and ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and collaborate with one another to achieve new heights. We are looking for a leader for the Operations Finance and Cost Accounting function to help accelerate our growth journey.

The Sr Director of Operations Finance is accountable and responsible for Cost Accounting and Finance support for Global Operations including, but not limited to, the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of standard cost records, planning and forecasting and decision support for manufacturing, supply chain, inventory, and logistics organizations, enhance the accuracy of the Company's reported product costs and operational financial results, and oversee a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk and safeguard assets. This unique business-facing opportunity within the Finance function integrates leadership, operational excellence, accounting, and technology to impact transformational initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and inventory. This role will oversee a small cost accounting team and requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, drive deadlines, and identify creative solutions, and the right candidate will be collaborative, enthusiastic, and customer-service-centric.

What you will do:

Cost Accounting & Controls Leadership - lead process excellence in the following Company financial processes:

• Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing and managing internal controls and checks across all departments
• Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities: inventory integrity, cost accounting, and reserves
• Develop, improve and issue timely monthly financial records.

• Custodian of the Company’s standard costing system
• Oversee and support the Company’s cycle counting and physical inventory programs

Business Partnership - provide direct support to the Operations leadership

• Lead the financial and product cost planning processes for the annual plan and monthly forecasts
• Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate special projects, programs, product costing, etc., when necessary
• Design and deliver robust management reporting, analysis, and decision support models
• Provide leadership to future Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations, and M&A integrations related to cost accounting
• Ensure the department provides the highest level of customer service both internally and externally

Global Process Leadership - for cost accounting

• Drive operational excellence and strategic initiatives with direct and indirect teams
• Ensure talent engagement, development and competence of team members
• Provide a visionary and leadership implementation role on behalf of Finance, creating a well-respected and sought-after department.
• Thought leader in designing controls, analytics, and decision support models; implement with cost accounting resources across the globe

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; Master's preferred, CPA or CMA a plus
• Twelve plus years' experience in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience with competency demonstrated in cost accounting and operational planning
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others in a leadership capacity.
• Understanding of data structure and data analytics along with the ability to work with business units and IS/IT to ensure adequate design of systems and reporting needs
• ERP systems experience, Oracle preferred

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation, Heavily subsidized health insurance, Flexible work schedules, 12 paid holidays; Tuition Assistance; Student Loan Program; Scholarship Program
• A collaborative environment that values customer focus, learning, problem solving, innovation, and teamwork to achieve process excellence.

Brooks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Diversity enhances our innovative capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve our customers and communities effectively. At Brooks Automation, we celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings, believing they are essential to our collective success. Join us in building a workplace where every team member is valued and can thrive.

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