Accounting & Financial Analyst (Contract)
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Job Location:
La Jolla, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 80 - 100
Posted on:
10-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Why Altium
Altium is transforming the way electronics are designed and built. From startups to worlds technology giants our digital platforms give more power to PCB designers supply chain and manufacturing letting them collaborate as never before.
- Constant innovation has created a transformative technology unique in its space
- More than 30000 companies and 100000 electronics engineers worldwide use Altium
- We are growing debt-free and financially strong with the resources to become #1 in the EDA industry
In this critical role you will be a key business partner to R&D leadership combining financial acumen project management rigor and data-driven insights to optimize resource allocation and accelerate the development of next-generation products. You will play a central role in managing R&D budgets tracking project performance and supporting the transition toward a more structured outcome-based investment framework.
This position is based in San Diego CA with the expectation of in-office collaboration. Given the strong partnership with the Japan R&D and finance teams the role requires flexibility to work evening hours to align with Japan time zones when and as needed.
What Youll Do:
Optimize R&D Investments
- Develop robust business and financial models to evaluate the viability and ROI of R&D projects.
- Support prioritization of initiatives based on strategic and financial impact.
Drive Operational Efficiency
- Analyze R&D spending headcount utilization and CapEx/Opex mix to identify optimization opportunities.
- Build scalable repeatable processes to improve visibility and governance across project portfolios.
Lead Budget Planning & Forecasting
- Partner with engineering product and finance teams to manage annual and quarterly planning cycles.
- Own consolidation variance tracking and reporting through Oracle EPM and related systems.
- Support alignment between global and Japan R&D organizations on resource allocation and spend control.
Deliver Actionable Insights
- Build executive-ready presentations in PowerPoint highlighting key metrics trends and recommendations.
- Develop and maintain Excel-based dashboards templates and cost models for ongoing financial performance tracking.
Strengthen Cross-Functional Alignment
- Serve as a liaison between Japan-based leadership and global R&D finance teams.
- Communicate clearly and proactively to ensure decisions are backed by data and aligned with global objectives.
What Youll Bring:
- 3 years of experience in FP&A business operations or project management ideally supporting R&D or technology organizations.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills with the ability to design and deliver clear executive-level presentations.
- Strong system orientation including hands-on experience with Oracle EPM ERP or related financial planning systems.
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and the ability to translate data into clear business narratives.
- Process-oriented and highly organized with demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; able to synthesize complexity into clarity.
- Native or fluent Japanese language skills highly preferred given regular engagement with Japan executives.
- Willingness to work occasional evening hours to collaborate effectively with Japan counterparts.
- San Diego-based in-office presence required for collaboration and alignment with local leadership.
Bonus Points:
- Experience in the semiconductor or embedded software industry.
- Exposure to software project planning capitalization or R&D portfolio management.
- Familiarity with tools like Power BI SmartView or other data visualization platforms.
The hourly range for this role is $80.00 $100.00/hr. Actual compensation packages within this range are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate and role requirements including but not limited to skill set years and depth of experience certifications and specific location.
Our hybrid schedule
Our global hybrid model allows employees to work remotely two days per week. Our designated In-Office Days are Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. This is when we come together in-person as a team to collaborate learn from one another and accelerate innovation.Some exceptions apply.
Also we would like you to know
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Learn more about why a career at Altium is an opportunity like no other: Altium Benefits: Are you already an Altium employeePlease apply directly through our internal Greenhouse job board. If you have questions please contact HR.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- Data Entry
- Compliance
- Accounting & Finance
- Oracle database
- GAAP
- General Ledger Accounting
- Communication
- External Audit
- MySQL
- MS SQL
- Microsoft offices
- Financial statement
- ACCA
About Company
The best PCB design software and high-powered tools for PCB designers. Industry-leading schematic capture, layout and prototyping tools. EDA / CAD
