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SCW.AI, a cloud-based digital factory platform company recognized as a Gartner Cool Vendor and two-time Inc. 5000 award winner, is seeking a Finance & R&D Operations Manager to report to the CFO. This role will manage all financial, administrative, and regulatory processes for the company's R&D Center under Law 5746, while coordinating financial operations across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
General Accounting, Finance & Operations:
- Maintain and audit general accounting records and cost accounting for R&D project expenses and labor allocations in compliance with regulations
- Coordinate period-end closing and reconciliation processes with certified public accountants, tax advisors, and payroll consultants
- Monitor bank account movements and cash flow; control and approve supplier payments, tax/social security obligations, and employee expense reports
- Support financial and customs processes for imports, exports, and R&D project equipment procurement
- Track university-industry collaboration project finances and coordinate patent/trademark billing and patent attorney coordination
- Represent the company before social security, tax, industry ministry, KOSGEB, banks, and notary offices on financial and operational matters
R&D Center & Regulatory Compliance:
- Prepare annual activity reports via the Ministry of Industry and Technology R&D Portal, manage data entry, and track supervisory audit processes
- Execute R&D personnel time-away approval, notification, and tracking processes in compliance with regulations
- Prepare monthly R&D timesheets from access control and card data to support payroll
- Oversee income tax withholding incentives, employer social security support, stamp duty exemptions, and VAT exemptions for equipment and imports under Law 5746
- Manage financial reporting for TUBITAK TEYDEB and KOSGEB support programs, track expense documentation, and coordinate certified accountant approvals
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences (Business, Economics, Finance, etc.) or related field
- Minimum 5 years of active experience with Law 5746 R&D applications and R&D Center financial/operational processes
- Proficiency in Uniform Chart of Accounts, Tax Procedure Law, Labor Law, payroll dynamics, and incentive legislation (Laws 5746/4691)
- Competent use of Ministry of Industry and Technology R&D Portal, TUBITAK PRODİS, KOSGEB systems, and corporate accounting software
- Strong ability to manage legal notification and reporting deadlines; advanced analytical thinking and time management skills
- Excellent communication and coordination skills with ministry inspectors, certified accountants, and internal management teams
- Residence in or willingness to relocate to Izmir
- For male candidates: military service completed
Preferred:
- English proficiency sufficient to follow professional literature and foreign correspondence
