Director of Accounting Operations

About the Role

We are seeking a highly operational and systems-savvy Director of Accounting Operations to lead and scale our global accounting processes in a fast-growing semiconductor technology company. This leader will own the record-to-report (R2R) function (excluding technical accounting and SEC reporting), along with accounts payable, revenue accounting, and other related accounting operations responsibilities.

This role is ideal for a hands-on, process-driven accounting leader with deep experience in developing teams in large global enterprise environments, process scaling, Oracle ERP, and centers of excellence models. The successful candidate will play a critical role in building a scalable, efficient, and well-controlled accounting organization capable of supporting a dynamic, global business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting operations organization, including General Ledger, Intercompany & Consolidation, Accounts Payable, Revenue Accounting, International coordination, and other related areas.
• Develop subject matter expertise and global process ownership disciplines
• Oversee the overall global consolidation process, and ensure preparation of consolidated financial statements are timely, accurate, and in accordance with US GAAP.
• Build and scale the global accounting organization through strategic initiatives aligned with the objectives of the Company and leveraging technology partnering closely with the Finance Transformation and Business Systems teams.
• Partner with external auditors to ensure successful completion of quarter reviews and annual audits.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting, governance practices, and continuous refinement of policies and procedures.
• Drive a disciplined, predictable, and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Own the design, structure, scalability, and ongoing governance of the chart of accounts (COA).
• Maintain consistency, data integrity, and reporting alignment across legal entities and geographies.
• Drive automation, standardization, and process redesign initiatives across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to optimize processes and anticipate accounting outcomes and resources to accommodate.
• Build scalable processes that support rapid growth, acquisitions, and evolving business needs.

Leadership & Communication

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience managing direct reports and influencing cross-functional teams.  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging across all organizational levels.  
• Strong program management skills, including in-depth involvement with stakeholders to execute effectively and produce thoughtful and comprehensive plans
• Highly operational and detail-oriented with a passion for process excellence.
• A systems-forward leader who leverages technology and thinks “automation first”.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• A strong cross-functional collaborator and business partner.
• A leader capable of balancing control rigor with business agility.

Team Development

• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing accounting teams.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a trusted partner to senior finance and business leaders, communicating progress, risks, and decisions effectively; deliver proactive operational solutions aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles in large enterprise or multinational corporations.
• Strong background in accounting operations and controllership functions.
• Deep expertise in Oracle ERP (GL, AP, AR/Revenue, Fixed Assets, etc.).
• Proven track record in system implementations, finance transformations, or ERP optimization initiatives.
• Experience managing global accounting teams and international operations.
• Demonstrated success establishing or managing offshore shared services (outsourced or captive models).
• Strong operational mindset with the ability to drive process discipline and scalability.