Senior Manager, M&A Finance & Policy

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry.

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Location:

Santa Clara,CA

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The Senior Manager, M&A Finance & Policy is responsible for assisting with all phases of the M&A deal cycle from preliminary analysis of a target company and management meetings to post-closing accounting integration. The role will work closely with Corporate Development and the Business to ensure that financial risks and opportunities are identified during the financial due diligence process, and with target management to ensure successful integration.

The role will also partner with cross-functional teams to project manage accounting integration. The team is located at our corporate headquarters in Santa Clara and is full time onsite.

Financial Analysis:
Conduct comprehensive financial analysis of target companies, including historical financial performance, accounting policies, operational metrics, and capital structure.

Due Diligence:
Lead and coordinate financial due diligence efforts, including reviewing financial statements, accounting policies, and other relevant documentation.

Transaction Execution:
Lead the financial aspects of M&A transactions, including structuring, negotiating deal terms such as working capital/net debt, and managing deal timelines.

Post-Merger Integration:
Coordinate the financial integration of acquired companies, including financial systems consolidation, accounting adjustments, and transition to Applied practices.

Accounting and Reporting:
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for M&A activities, including purchase price accounting, accounting memos, intangible valuation, accounting policy alignment, impairment testing, and other relevant accounting standards.

• Leads the financial and accounting due diligence of multiple M&A target companies at any given time, supporting the Controllership function, Corporate Development and Applied Ventures
• Provides insight into business drivers, strategies, financial performance and trends, cash flow, and working capital requirements of target company that can be used in the development of the valuation model (including applicable Quality of Earnings adjustments)
• Evaluates financial due diligence findings to identify key areas of accounting risk, as well as target's legacy compliance with US GAAP
• Reviews the stock/asset purchase agreement to avoid undesirable accounting outcomes and assists with negotiating key terms
• Prepares technical accounting memos on purchase price accounting, VIE, goodwill impairment, and other relevant accounting standards.
• Supports and verifies purchase…