Operations Finance Manager

Operations Finance ManagerAt Tactile Medical, we specialize in developing at-home therapy devices to treat lymphedema, chronic venous insufficiency and respiratory illnesses.Position SummaryThe Operations Finance Manager is the finance manager embedded at Tactile Medical's manufacturing site, accountable for the financial integrity, cost performance, and operational insight of plant operations in a regulated medical device environment. Partnering closely with site, supply chain, operations, and R&D leaders, this role translates manufacturing activity into financial outcomes—owning product costing, inventory and working capital discipline, plant budgeting and forecasting, and the data and reporting foundation that informs executive decisions. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of progressive finance experience, including deep cost accounting and plant finance expertise, ideally within medical device, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing environments.Accountabilities & ResponsibilitiesLead plant financial close, reporting, and internal controls, ensuring accuracy of P&L, COGS, and inventory in compliance with GAAP and SOX requirements.Own standard product costing, actual vs. standard tracking, and cost variance analysis (volume, efficiency, mix, PPV, labor, overhead, scrap), including financial root cause analysis.Partner with site leadership on inventory management, including FIFO discipline, excess and obsolete (E&O) oversight, inventory reserve and write-down decisions, and inventory turns / working capital targets.Co-lead short-term shipment reforecasting, allocation decisions when demand exceeds supply, and cross-functional planning governance through the S&OP / IBP process.Develop and manage operations, manufacturing, and logistics budgets and forecasts, including logistics cost forecasting and capital vs. expense classification for CapEx decisions.Own the source-of-truth for inventory, shipment, and production data, driving data reconciliation between ERP and financial systems and accountability for data quality.Generate operational performance analysis and financial insight, including cost-to-serve and unit economics, to inform site and executive decision-making.Lead dashboard and report development priorities, executive reporting (combined ops + finance), and report rationalization to deliver decision-grade information.Support R&D and project accounting, including development spend tracking, capitalization decisions, and financial oversight of cross-functional and capital projects.Ensure financial processes align with ISO 13485 / FDA QMSR requirements, supporting audit and inspection readiness across financial and regulatory reviews.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field7+ years of progressive finance experience, including manufacturing or plant financeDemonstrated expertise in cost accounting (standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation)Working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and SOX-aligned environmentsExperience with ERP systems and BI / reporting toolsAbility to work on-site at the manufacturing facilityPreferredCPA, CMA, or MBAExperience in medical device, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing environmentsFamiliarity with ISO 13485 / FDA QMSR quality system frameworksDemonstrated success leading S&OP / IBP financial integrationTrack record leading data quality, source-of-truth, and report rationalization initiativesExperience with R&D accounting and project accounting in a product development settingOur total compensation package includes medical, dental and vision benefits, retirement benefits, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, parental leave, family medical leave, volunteer time off and additional leave programs, life insurance, disability coverage, and other life and work wellness benefits and discounts. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contributions, and other requirements and conditions. Below is the starting salary or hourly range for this position, although offers may differ based on the candidate's location, job-specific knowledge, skills and experience.US Pay Range$100,500 - $150,675 USD