Sr. Director Accounting
Samsung Semiconductor
| Company | Samsung Semiconductor |
| Category | Finance |
| Location | San Jose |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
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Advancing the World’s Technology Together
Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future.
We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities. What You’ll Do
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
Accounts Payable (AP)
Key Partnerships:
Internal Operations: While Accounts Receivable (AR) and Credit functions are managed by a separate Operations team, this role requires close collaboration with them to manage revenue and receivables.
Executive Leadership: Serves as a key business partner to the CFO, Controller, and the global headquarters in Korea to align accounting policies and control frameworks.
Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose Headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy
Reports to: CFO
Roles and Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance (IFRS & US GAAP)
Closing Process: 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.
HQ Reporting: Deliver comprehensive reporting packages to the Korean HQ based on IFRS, including detailed reconciliations between US GAAP and IFRS.
Audit Management: Act as the primary liaison for external auditors to ensure the timely completion of statutory audits.
Corporate Accounting, Fixed Assets & Internal Controls
CapEx Management: Oversee accounting for major capital expenditures, specifically focusing on:
Asset-Under-Construction (AUC) tracking.
Depreciation scheduling and impairment testing.
Physical inventory tagging for high-value equipment.
Tax and Intercompany: Support tax planning (including R&D tax credits) and monitor intercompany transfer-pricing agreements between the U.S. subsidiary and Korean HQ.
Control Frameworks: Design, implement, and monitor the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework to align with local regulations and global parent company standards.
Policy Development: Establish localized accounting policies to ensure transaction integrity and consistency.
Treasury & Cash Management
Liquidity Planning: Direct the preparation of rolling cash-flow forecasts to ensure sufficient liquidity for capital investments and daily operations.
Banking Relations: Manage relationships with both U.S. and Korean banks, coordinating with HQ Treasury regarding capital and intercompany loans.
Work Environment
Location: This role is based at the San Jose Headquarters. We offer a Flexible Work policy to support work-life integration while ensuring the necessary onsite presence for operatio