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Director, Operations Finance

Suja Life Oceanside, CA

Oceanside, CA

1mo ago Closed

$180k - $220k/yr Full time Finance Director Accounting Advisor

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Oct 25, 2026).

Job Description

Suja Life is building a high-impact Operations Finance function, and this hybrid role helps shape how the business plans, prices, and performs across a vertically integrated supply chain. You will serve as a senior finance business partner to operations and supply chain leadership, owning financial performance from product costing and COGS through inventory, cost productivity, investment decisions, and executive and Board-level reporting.

What you’ll do

Partner with operations and supply chain leadership as the senior finance business partner, using financial insight to influence strategy across cost, capacity, and investment decisions
Lead the annual operations and supply chain operating plan, including the COGS build, conversion cost, freight and logistics, and inventory plans; own the annual standard cost roll and costing methodology
Run variance analysis using cost per unit and whole dollar price, volume, and mix drivers to explain performance versus expectations
Set raw material input standard costs using last price paid and gross and net yield methodology, helping forecast PPV and explain actuals versus expectations
Establish standards for Direct and Indirect Labor, Variable and Fixed Overhead, and Depreciation by department/master router using Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) and related throughput KPIs
Own the monthly rolling COGS standards and variance forecast, translating production plans and S&OP outputs into materials, packaging, labor, overhead, yield, and freight projections; reconcile forecast to actuals and communicate margin impacts
Own end-to-end product costing, including bill of materials and routing accuracy, standard versus actual cost analysis, and purchase price, material usage, yield, and labor and overhead variances; translate variances into root causes and corrective actions
Drive gross margin expansion by building and governing a cost savings and productivity pipeline (procurement, manufacturing efficiency, yield and waste reduction, network optimization), validating realized savings against targets
Collaborate with Procurement on raw material, ingredient, and packaging cost strategy, including commodity outlooks, supplier negotiations, contracting approaches, and should-cost analysis
Identify, quantify, and mitigate supply chain financial risks, including commodity and packaging price volatility, supplier and co-manufacturer concentration, tariffs, and supply disruptions; develop contingency and scenario plans with operations leadership
Provide finance leadership over inventory performance, including inventory levels, days on hand, excess and obsolete (E&O) and shrink reserves, write-offs, and working capital optimization with Planning and Accounting
Lead financial evaluation and governance of capital expenditures and supply chain investments, including ROI/NPV/payback analysis, capex tracking, and post-investment reviews
Own freight, warehousing, and distribution cost analytics, including cost-to-serve analysis by channel, customer, and SKU, and support SKU rationalization and new product costing
Present operations financial performance, risks, and opportunities to the CFO, CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors with clear recommendations and action plans
Partner with Accounting to support a timely and accurate monthly close for inventory, COGS, and operations-related accounts, strengthening internal controls over costing and inventory
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Operations Finance team through coaching, clear goals, and a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement
Champion continuous improvement, automation, and scalability of operations finance systems, tools, and processes, including ERP costing modules, BI reporting, and data integrity
Lead strategic and cross-functional supply chain initiatives as needed, including network expansion, new facility or line start-ups, and integration of acquired operations

What you’ll bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Supply Chain Management
MBA, graduate finance degree, or CPA preferred
10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years in operations, supply chain, or manufacturing finance
5+ years in a manufacturing environment required; food and beverage or CPG experience strongly preferred
3+ years of people leadership experience, with a track record of building and developing high-performing finance teams
Deep experience with standard costing, COGS builds, inventory accounting, and manufacturing variance analysis
Proven record of driving measurable cost savings, margin improvement, and working capital gains with operations leaders
ERP experience including costing, MRP, and inventory modules; NetSuite preferred
Expert knowledge of cost accounting, product costing methodologies, and inventory valuation under U.S. GAAP
Strong understanding of the end-to-end supply chain (procurement, manufacturing, planning, logistics, distribution) and its key financial drivers
Experience with capital budgeting and investment analysis (ROI, NPV, IRR), including make vs. buy and network decision frameworks
Demonstrated success in financial modeling, insight generation, and executive and Board-level communication
Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies and operational KPIs
Ability to communicate technical details with cross-functional teams and externally
Unquestioned ethics and integrity; strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills
Expert in Excel, PowerPoint, industry-standard ERP systems, and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)

Salary and benefits

Salary: $180,000 - $220,000 per year
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more
Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks at 100% pay
401(k) match to help you plan for the future
Paid time off: vacation, sick days, and holidays
Juice benefits: yes, we keep you fueled and refreshed

Hybrid role details and environment

Hybrid schedule with two days in the office each week in Oceanside, CA
Computer, keyboard, and telephone required
Occasional work in manufacturing environments where temperatures are around 35 degrees
Travel by car or airplane up to 10% of the time, or as needed
Occasional work on nights and weekends
Physical demands include sitting for extended periods and time in front of a computer screen; occasional lifting of equipment up to 20 lbs

Tools you’ll use

Excel, PowerPoint, ERP systems, NetSuite, MRP, Power BI, Tableau

Who you’ll work with

Regular contact with the CFO, CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors; operations, supply chain, procurement, planning, quality, and logistics leaders; manufacturing team members; and Accounting
External contact with suppliers, co-manufacturers, 3PL partners, and auditors

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