[Hiring] Senior Director, Cost Accounting @Calix

Role Description

The Senior Director, Cost Accounting is a strategic finance leader responsible for the overall vision, performance, and transformation of Calix's cost accounting function. This role provides leadership for:

• Inventory accounting
• Product costing
• Cost of goods sold (COGS)
• Manufacturing and supply chain accounting
• Operational forecasting
• Financial support of global operations

Working closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Executive Leadership, the Senior Director will:

• Establish scalable processes
• Strengthen financial controls
• Improve forecasting accuracy
• Develop a world-class cost accounting organization

This leader will drive continuous improvement across the cost accounting function, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements, and serve as a trusted business partner to operational leaders in support of strategic decision-making.

This is a remote opportunity based in the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA preferred
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing, hardware, or supply chain environment
• Minimum 7+ years of leadership experience managing managers and accounting teams
• Public accounting experience is a plus
• <5% travel a year

Requirements

• Deep expertise in cost accounting, standard costing methodologies, inventory accounting, manufacturing accounting, supply chain finance, variance analysis, forecasting and financial planning, financial reporting and controls
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance requirements
• Experience with large ERP platforms, preferably Oracle Cloud
• Advanced financial modeling and data analytics skills

Benefits

• Base pay range varies based on geographic location
• San Francisco Bay Area: 205,900 - 328,900 USD Annual
• Select US Metros and States: 179,000 - 286,000 USD Annual
• Other US Locations: 161,100 - 257,400 USD Annual
• Eligible for a bonus as part of the total compensation package

Company Description

The Calix platform enables Communication Service Providers (CSPs) of all sizes to transform and future-proof their businesses. Through real-time data, automation, and actionable insights delivered via Calix One — our cloud-first, AI-powered platform — CSPs can simplify operations, collapse cost, and accelerate innovation. Calix One brings together the automation of everything and the experience of one, empowering customers to deliver differentiated subscriber experiences while driving acquisition, loyalty, and revenue growth.

This is the Calix mission: to enable CSPs of all sizes to simplify, innovate, and grow, strengthening both their businesses and the communities they serve.

We’re at the forefront of a once in a generational change in the broadband industry. Join us as we innovate, help our customers reach their potential, and connect underserved communities with unrivaled digital experiences.