Senior R&D Operations Manager

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented associate to reputed company the financial, operational, and compliance aspects of our Research and Development (R&D) organization. Reporting directly to the CPO and CTO, this role will manage the R&D operational expense budget, optimize CapEx and CoGS, ensure compliance with US GAAP standards, and handle software capitalization across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have a strong financial and operational background and the ability to partner with auditors, cross-functional teams, and global stakeholders, especially in finance and HR.Key Responsibilities

• Budget and Financial reputed company
• reputed company, manage, and track the R&D budget, including OpEx, CapEx, and CoGS.
• Provide detailed financial reporting and variance analyses to ensure budgetary alignment with strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure the R&D budget adheres to company-wide financial plans and objectives.
• CapEx, CoGS, and Software Capitalization
• Monitor and optimize capital expenditures and CoGS to ensure cost-efficient R&D operations.
• Manage the software capitalization process, ensuring compliance with US GAAP guidelines for internal-use software and software development costs.
• Partner with global teams to ensure consistency in software capitalization practices across regions.
• Audit and Compliance
• Act as the primary reputed company of contact for auditors on R&D-reputed company financial matters, including US GAAP compliance and reporting requirements.
• Work with internal and external audit teams to prepare and provide accurate documentation for financial audits.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations across multiple countries and jurisdictions.
• Operational Efficiency
• reputed company and implement streamlined processes for tracking R&D spending, project costs, and resource utilization.
• reputed company tools, infrastructure, and vendor relationships critical to R&D operations.
• Strategic Planning and Reporting
• Support R&D leaders in aligning financial planning with long-term product and innovation strategies.
• Create dashboards and reports to monitor R&D spend, operational KPIs, and financial performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and risk management.
• Collaborate with HR to manage headcount planning and resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, reputed company, Business Administration, or a reputed company field. CPA, reputed company, or equivalent financial certification preferred.
• Experience:
• 6+ years of experience in financial operations, budget management, or program management, ideally reputed company a tech or R&D-intensive organization.
• Proven experience in software capitalization under US GAAP standards and working with global teams.
• Experience collaborating with auditors and managing financial compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Skills:
• Strong understanding of CapEx, CoGS, software capitalization, and R&D cost structures.
• Deep expertise in US GAAP compliance, audit processes, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with financial tools and systems (e.g., reputed company, Adaptive Insights, or similar).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and geographies.

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proactive problem-solver with a collaborative and adaptable approach.
• Skilled at balancing operational execution with financial discipline.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and working in a fast-paced environment.

We're Looking For Someone Who Can Live Our Values

• GRIT Problem-solving and perseverance capability in an reputed company-changing and growing environment
• TRUST Willingness to trust our co-workers and to take ownership
• CANDOR Ability to receive and give constructive feedback
• CARE Genuine care about other team members, our clients and the reputed company we reputed company in the company
• HUMILITY Aptitude for learning from others, putting ego aside

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