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Saildrone

Director, Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting

Saildrone · Alameda, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
102 days
Saildrone's roles stay open a median of 103 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Saildrone's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Saildrone
high
26 stale, 4 reposted of 26 open
Hiring momentum
4 roles opened in the last 90 days
↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-11-14

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Saildrone's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Saildrone.

About this role

The Director of Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting at Saildrone will oversee financial functions related to manufacturing, including capital planning, cost accounting, and inventory management. This role involves collaborating with various departments to enhance financial controls and data-driven decision-making, while ensuring compliance with US GAAP. The position is critical in supporting the company's transition to high-volume production, leading a team, and driving operational efficiency.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Saildrone as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related field
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, or operations finance
  • Experience leading teams in complex manufacturing environments with multi-level BOMs and inventory-intensive operations
  • Deep expertise in standard costing, inventory accounting, variance analysis, and manufacturing financial controls
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP related to inventory, capitalization, and manufacturing accounting
  • Demonstrated success building scalable processes, systems, and teams in high-growth organizations

Nice to have

  • MBA and/or CPA
  • Experience supporting aerospace, defense, robotics, maritime, energy, hardware, or other complex manufacturing industries
  • Experience implementing or optimizing ERP, MES, PLM, or manufacturing reporting systems
  • Background supporting rapid production scale-up environments
  • Experience building finance organizations in venture-backed or high-growth technology companies

What you get

  • Generous Time Off: Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual plus a robust annual holiday schedule and paid sick leave
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Premium, multi-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with significant company contributions for employees and dependents
  • Shared Ownership in the Mission: Equity grants are a core part of our compensation
  • Retirement Savings: Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with flexible pre-tax and Roth payroll contribution options
  • Investment in Your Growth: Annual professional development reimbursement program
  • Relocation Support: Assistance for eligible roles

Worth weighing

  • Salary range provided is $225,000 — $264,000, but actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and qualifications
  • Role involves significant leadership and cross-departmental collaboration, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • Position is critical for transitioning to high-volume production, indicating a fast-paced environment that may involve challenges

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Listed by Saildrone on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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