Senior Finance Manager (M5)

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

7d•$158,500 - $218,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Corporate Controller organization as a key member of the Global Finance Policy, Corporate Accounting & Training team. This role supports the development and governance of the global close, global accounting policies, provides technical accounting guidance, and drives enterprise finance training initiatives. The position partners closely with External Reporting, Global FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal and regional finance teams to ensure consistent application of US GAAP, strong internal controls, and scalable finance processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
6–10+ years of relevant experience (Corporate Accounting, Technical Accounting, or Big 4)
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting
Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders on complex accounting topics

Nice To Haves

CPA (or equivalent)
Experience in multinational or semiconductor / manufacturing environment
Exposure to SEC reporting and external audit processes
Experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA preferred)
Prior experience developing or delivering training programs

Responsibilities

Support development, maintenance, and governance of global finance policies
Provide technical accounting guidance on complex and non-routine transactions (US GAAP)
Assist in drafting technical accounting memos and policy documentation
Partner cross-functionally to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and policy adherence
Support implementation of new accounting standards and policy updates
Partner with global accounting teams to ensure consistent policy application
Ensure alignment with US GAAP, SOX/internal controls, and company policies
Participate in balance sheet review (BSR) processes and identify control gaps
Support external audit processes and preparation of audit deliverables
Assist in resolution of accounting issues and policy exceptions
Contribute to strengthening internal controls and governance frameworks
Oversee global month-end and quarter-end close and consolidation
Lead quarterly balance sheet and income statement flux analysis
Drive improvements in close timelines, accuracy, and reporting quality
Oversee the design and delivery of finance policy and accounting training programs
Develop scalable training content (e.g., live sessions, e-learning, playbooks)
Support onboarding and continuing education for finance organization
Improve usability and accessibility of finance policy resources
Identify and drive initiatives to simplify and standardize accounting processes
Partner with systems/IT on process and tool enhancements (e.g., ERP, automation, AI)
Support finance transformation initiatives across policy, accounting, and reporting
Promote continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making