Sr. Director Accounting

Samsung Semiconductor•San Jose, CA

12h•$1 - $1•Onsite

About The Position

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, and Accounts Payable (AP). This role requires close collaboration with the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Credit functions, which are managed by a separate Operations team, to manage revenue and receivables. The Senior Director also serves as a key business partner to the CFO, Controller, and the global headquarters in Korea to align accounting policies and control frameworks. Daily onsite presence at our San Jose Headquarters is required, in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA required)
15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior leadership roles
Strong expertise in IFRS and US GAAP
Deep experience in revenue recognition and contract-related accounting
Proven experience in multinational environments with strong HQ collaboration
Demonstrated ability to lead large, multi-functional teams
Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and complex organization

Nice To Haves

Big 4 background
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
Treasury or cash management experience
Experience in semiconductor, manufacturing, or technology industry
Experience in tax or working closely with tax functions
Familiarity with international tax and regulatory environments

Responsibilities

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.
Deliver comprehensive reporting packages to the Korean HQ based on IFRS, including detailed reconciliations between US GAAP and IFRS.
Act as the primary liaison for external auditors to ensure the timely completion of statutory audits.
Oversee accounting for major capital expenditures, specifically focusing on Asset-Under-Construction (AUC) tracking, depreciation scheduling and impairment testing, and physical inventory tagging for high-value equipment.
Support tax planning (including R&D tax credits) and monitor intercompany transfer-pricing agreements between the U.S. subsidiary and Korean HQ.
Design, implement, and monitor the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework to align with local regulations and global parent company standards.
Establish localized accounting policies to ensure transaction integrity and consistency.
Direct the preparation of rolling cash-flow forecasts to ensure sufficient liquidity for capital investments and daily operations.
Manage relationships with both U.S. and Korean banks, coordinating with HQ Treasury regarding capital and intercompany loans.
Oversee the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process to ensure vendor payments are accurate and timely while upholding strict internal controls.
Lead the optimization of accounting modules within ERP systems (such as SAP or Oracle) to increase automation in expense management and invoice processing.
Responsible for the management of corporate credit-card programs.
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.
Deliver data-driven insights to the CFO and executive leadership to inform strategic decisions regarding new product launches and market expansion.
Lead a high-performing team across all accounting functions by establishing professional development pathways and clear KPIs.
Establish accounting policies and provide organizational guidance on cost-related matters and revenue recognition.
Evaluate the accounting implications associated with complex contracts and transactions.
Partner with the Controller, Credit, Legal, and Finance teams to mitigate financial risk and support business decision-making.
Utilize people-management skills to create inclusive, high-performing teams based on psychological safety, accountability, and trust.
Manage cross-cultural dynamics and organizational complexity to ensure alignment across global teams.
Coach team members to scale their organizational impact, act decisively, and think strategically.