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Join SEMI as a Senior Accountant where you will oversee international financial operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy across global entities.

Responsibilities: Manage month-end close activities, coordinate GAAP reconciliations, and oversee compliance with international accounting standards.

Skills: Strong technical accounting knowledge, ERP proficiency (preferably NetSuite), and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred, with a minimum of 6 years accounting experience including international operations.

Location: This position is based in Milpitas, CA, USA with no expected travel required.

Compensation: $118200 - $147200 / Annually

Description

Compensation:  Min = $118,200 to Max = $147,200 (SF Bay area candidates only)

The exact compensation may vary based upon skills & experience 

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our growing international finance team. This role will play a critical part in supporting the financial operations and reporting of our global entities. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical accounting knowledge, cross-border operational experience, and a collaborative mindset, enabling effective teamwork with international teams.

This is a full-time, exempt position which reports directly to the Sr. Director, Corporate Controller and is based in Milpitas, CA.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee international month-end close activities for global entities, ensuring timely and accurate U.S. GAAP-compliant financial submissions for consolidation
• Lead local-to-GAAP reconciliations and coordinate with external service providers to maintain statutory compliance and audit readiness
• Manage global intercompany transactions, ensure proper eliminations, and oversee the CTA account in accordance with GAAP and currency translation requirements
• Standardize, document, and scale closing, reporting, and intercompany processes to support expanding global operations
• Prepare and review audit deliverables to support both consolidated and local statutory audits
• Monitor developments in international accounting, tax, and regulatory standards, and assess their impact on compliance and reporting
• Implement HQ financial policies and procedures consistently across all international offices, ensuring global uniformity
• Provide technical accounting guidance related to international transactions, system implementations, and legal entity restructuring
• Support global expansion initiatives, including new entity setup, operational onboarding, and alignment with corporate policies

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

• Efficient and accurate close cycles across global entities that align with HQ consolidation timelines
• Scalable, standardized financial systems and processes that support long-term growth
• Clear financial controls and guidance that empower international teams and ensure global compliance

KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or international equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in international operations or multi-entity consolidation
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and exposure to local statutory accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, local GAAPs).
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as NetSuite; advanced Excel skills required
• Strong cross-functional communication and project management skills, with the ability to collaborate across time zones and functions

ABOUT SEMI

Although we’re small, we’re mighty and influence and impact society at large positively. At SEMI, we offer opportunities to connect and interact with world leaders, industry legends, and rising stars. We help our members develop public and private policies to strengthen global supply chains and promote business growth and prosperity. Learn and grow professionally through career opportunities such as rotational assignments. Contribute by influencing and impacting an industry that is the foundation for innovation and positive change in areas like environmental sustainability, thought leadership, and workforce development. We take pride in offering work-life balance so you can live your personal and professional life to the fullest. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply

SEMI is the global industry association representing the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, devices, and services that enable smarter, faster more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Since 1970, SEMI has built connections that have helped its members prosper, create new markets, and address common industry challenges together. SEMI maintains offices in Berlin, Brussels, Hsinchu, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Milpitas and Washington, D.C. For more information about SEMI, please visit us at SEMI.org.