Retire Controller

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Job Description:

Intel is an industry leader and a catalyst for technology innovation that improves the life of every person on the planet. As Intel advances its strategy—including manufacturing expansion and the growth of our foundry services—the Chief Accounting Office (CAO) ensures high‑quality accounting, controllership, consolidation and financial reporting worldwide. The CAO organization partners across Intel to ensure accurate GAAP‑compliant accounting, drive end‑to‑end controllership and file required financial and regulatory reports globally.

The Hire to Retire (H2R) Controller is a senior leader within Corporate Accounting, reporting to the Vice President of Accounting Operations. This role is responsible for end‑to‑end accounting, reporting and controllership for Intel’s global compensation and benefits programs, including:

• Stock‑Based Compensation (SBC) under ASC 718
• Bonus and Sabbatical program accounting under ASC 710
• Restructuring and Severance accounting under ASC 420 and ASC 712
• Health and Welfare plan accounting, reporting and regulatory filings
• Proxy support with Legal for executive compensation disclosures
• Ownership of Intel’s annual Form 11‑K filings

The H2R Controller leads a team of two senior staff in the United States and two direct staff in Costa Rica, and partners with Intel’s global shared‑service centers. The role also supports Retirement and Health and Welfare plan compliance through Intel’s Plans Administrative Committees. You will work closely with HR Compensation and Benefits, Treasury, Retirement Investments, Legal, Corporate Planning, Accounting Policy, External Reporting and other CAO functions, as well as external auditors, actuaries, valuation specialists and equity service providers.

• Lead a global H2R controllership team and set clear goals, priorities and performance standards.

• Own technical accounting from grant to settlement, including valuation oversight, expense attribution, forfeiture and performance assessments and related tax effects.
• Ensure accurate SBC expense, strong SOX controls and timely financial disclosures.

• Govern accrual methodologies for global bonus and sabbatical programs.
• Deliver accurate accruals, reliable forecasts and insights for business and finance leaders.

• Partner with HR and Legal on execution and related reporting.

• Oversee Health and Welfare plan financial reporting and regulatory filings including 11‑K.
• Manage proxy reporting inputs with Legal, including executive compensation tables and equity program metrics.

• Maintain and enhance accounting policies and internal controls.
• Drive global standardization and consistent application of accounting guidance.

• Lead forecasting and scenario analysis across SBC, bonus, benefits, sabbatical and restructuring.

The H2R Controller will be part of and lead certain work streams that transform how CAO accounting operations are delivered and managed, including redesigning global operating models, standardizing processes, desktop procedures, implementing automation and workflow enhancements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Ten or more years of relevant Finance or Accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting and Intel finance processes.
• Demonstrated experience with ASC 718, 420, 712 and 710.
• Proven leadership experience with global and matrixed teams.

• CPA certification.
• Experience with proxy reporting (Form 11‑K) and Health & Welfare filings.
• Experience with SAP S4/ECC and equity administration platforms.
• Experience leading large‑scale transformations, including automation and ERP implementations.
• Prior consolidation experience.
• Strong communication skills and executive presence.
• Ability to deliver practical solutions in dynamic environments.

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Shift 1 (United States of America)

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