Senior Finance Manager

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$158,500–$218,000 / yr
Posted
65 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Similar $193k
This role $188k
$137k most similar roles pay here $240k

This role pays less than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $166,756–$219,575 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $188k versus about $193k for comparable roles.

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About Applied Materials

Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment

Applied Materials currently has 128 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $132,750–$182,500 across 128 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance Manager (M5) joins the Corporate Controller organization as a key member of the Global Finance Policy, Corporate Accounting & Training team. This role focuses on the development and governance of global accounting policies, providing technical guidance on complex transactions under US GAAP, and driving enterprise finance training initiatives. The individual will manage month-end and quarter-end close processes, perform balance sheet flux analysis, and partner with cross-functional teams like Tax, Treasury, and Legal to ensure internal control compliance. Key responsibilities include drafting technical accounting memos, overseeing the design of scalable training content, and leading process transformation projects involving ERP systems and automation. The role requires expertise in US GAAP, financial reporting, and project management within a manufacturing environment to solve complex accounting issues and improve reporting quality through standardized global processes.

What you'll do

  • Develop, maintain, and govern global finance policies and technical accounting documentation.
  • Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and ensure compliance with US GAAP.
  • Oversee the global month-end and quarter-end close processes and consolidation activities.
  • Perform balance sheet flux analysis and identify internal control gaps to support audit readiness.
  • Design and deliver scalable training programs and content for the finance organization.
  • Identify and lead initiatives to simplify, standardize, and automate accounting processes.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent policy application across global regions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 6 to 10+ years of relevant experience in Corporate Accounting, Technical Accounting, or Big 4.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting.
  • CPA certification or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
  • Experience in a multinational or semiconductor/manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Exposure to SEC reporting, external audit processes, and ERP systems like SAP S/4HANA is preferred.
  • Prior experience developing or delivering training programs is preferred.
  • Ability to translate complex accounting topics clearly and partner with cross-functional stakeholders.

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