Sr. Director Accounting

Sr. Director Accounting

San Jose, California, United States

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Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Accounting to lead the accounting function for the U.S. semiconductor sales and R&D entity. The primary objective of this role is to oversee all accounting operations, ensure financial reporting adheres to IFRS standards, and maintain a robust internal control environment to ensure the reliability of financial data.

The Senior Director provides strategic leadership and oversight across four primary functional areas:

• Financial Reporting
• Corporate Accounting (including Fixed Assets and Internal Control)
• Treasury
• Accounts Payable (AP)

Key Partnerships:

• Internal Operations:
  While Accounts Receivable (AR) and Credit functions are managed by a separate Operations team, this role requires close collaboration with them to manage revenue and receivables.
• Executive Leadership:
  Serves as a key business partner to the CFO, Controller, and the global headquarters in Korea to align accounting policies and control frameworks.

Location:

Daily onsite presence at our San Jose Headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy

Reports to:

CFO

• Financial Reporting & Compliance (IFRS & US GAAP)
• Closing Process: Lead the full-cycle month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for the U.S. subsidiary to ensure accurate financial statements and trial balances.
• HQ Reporting: Deliver comprehensive reporting packages to the Korean HQ based on IFRS, including detailed reconciliations between US GAAP and IFRS.
• Audit Management: Act as the primary liaison for external auditors to ensure the timely completion of statutory audits.
• Corporate Accounting, Fixed Assets & Internal Controls
• Cap Ex Management: Oversee accounting for major capital expenditures, specifically focusing on:
• Asset-Under-Construction (AUC) tracking.
• Depreciation scheduling and impairment testing.
• Physical inventory tagging for high-value equipment.
• Tax and Intercompany: Support tax planning (including R&D tax credits) and monitor intercompany transfer-pricing agreements between the U.S. subsidiary and Korean HQ.
• Control Frameworks: Design, implement, and monitor the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework to align with local regulations and global parent company standards.
• Policy Development: Establish localized accounting policies to ensure transaction integrity and consistency.
• Treasury & Cash Management
• Liquidity Planning: Direct the preparation of rolling cash-flow forecasts to ensure sufficient liquidity for capital investments and daily operations.
• Banking Relations: Manage relationships with both U.S. and Korean banks, coordinating with HQ Treasury regarding capital and intercompany loans.
• Accounts Payable (AP) & Operational Excellence
• P2P Workflow Management: Oversee the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process to ensure vendor payments are accurate and timely while upholding strict internal controls.
• ERP Optimization: Lead the optimization of accounting modules within ERP systems (such as SAP or Oracle) to increase automation in expense management and invoice processing.
• Corporate Programs: Responsible for the management of corporate credit-card programs.
• Strategic Leadership & HQ Liaison
• Global Coordination: Serve as the strategic link between the U.S. accounting team and the Korean Headquarters, ensuring effective communication regarding U.S. regulatory updates and business trends.
• Executive Support: Deliver data-driven insights to the CFO and executive leadership to inform strategic decisions regarding new product launches and market expansion.
• Team Development: Lead a high-performing team across all accounting functions by establishing professional development pathways and clear KPIs.
• Technical Accounting & Business Partnership
• Policy Definition: Establish accounting policies and provide organizational guidance on cost-related matters and revenue recognition.
• Contract Analysis: Evaluate the accounting implications associated with complex contracts and transactions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Controller, Credit, Legal, and Finance teams to mitigate financial risk and support business decision-making.
• Organizational Leadership
• Culture Building: Utilize people-management skills to create inclusive, high-performing teams based on psychological safety, accountability, and trust.
• Global Alignment: Manage…