Director of Operations & Finance

Overview

Executive experienced in delivering excellence in aerospace manufacturing operations, and engineering of complex electronic assemblies and data communications products. Demonstrated success implementing operational controls, Earned Value Management tools, and fiscal accountability, while delivering on top line growth, strategic execution, and customer satisfaction. Implemented and promoted an inclusive, transparent, and accountable company culture. Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-moving environment while conforming to tight deadlines.

While their background is in finance, operations and leadership are where he really shines. They are a boots on the ground leader and start their day walking the manufacturing floor; they do not believe in leading from behind a desk.
They believe in building a great team, building a collaborative environment, and having transparent relationships with everyone (the company, board, clients, vendors, etc.) Their main role is becoming the conductor and removing barriers and obstacles for
their team and company to be successful.

Most Recent Role:

  • Stood up accounting, procurement and IT functions for clean energy startup.
  • Established and documented business processes and procedures facilitating transformation of technology R&D company to operational production capable business.
  • Led migration from Quick Books and implementation of NetSuite ERP system.
  • Provided mentorship and guidance supporting G&A team members professional development and business acumen growth.
  • Implemented executable 5-year strategic initiatives, financial planning, budgeting, and CapEx processes and controls

Career Highlights:

  • Reduced $100k/mo in legal bills by 50% (from $100k to $50k/mo) by creating standardized contracts, documents, and
    processes.
  • Advocate and supporter for standardization - reduced component diversity (engineering, supply chain, etc.), standardized materials, brought in commonalities into equipment, and tried to do that across the board for operational efficiency but also standardized the equipment across the board.
  • Entered into an agreement with an airline to provide them with data communications equipment for 35 of their 757 aircraft and then have sustaining support moving forward.

Education:

  • BS, Finance
Job Type
Full Time, Permanent Hire
Years of Experience
20
Candidate Location
Pacific Northwest, Washington, Willing to Relocate
Salary Requirements
$350-$500k (depends on bonus structure)
Job Level
C-Level, Senior Level