Sr. Director Accounting

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.

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.

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.
• Accounts Payable (AP) & Operational Excellence
  • P2P Workflow Management: Oversee the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process to ensure vendor payments are accurate and timely while upholding strict internal controls.
  • ERP Optimization: Lead the optimization of accounting modules within ERP systems (such as SAP or Oracle) to increase automation in expense management and invoice processing.
  • Corporate Programs: Responsible for the management of corporate credit-card programs.
• Strategic Leadership & HQ Liaison
  • Global Coordination: 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.
  • Executive Support: Deliver data-driven insights to the CFO and executive leadership to inform strategic decisions regarding new product launches and market expansion.
  • Team Development: Lead a high-performing team across all accounting functions by establishing professional development pathways and clear KPIs.
• Technical Accounting & Business Partnership
  • Policy Definition: Establish accounting policies and provide organizational guidance on cost-related matters and revenue recognition.
  • Contract Analysis: Evaluate the accounting implications associated with complex contracts and transactions.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Controller, Credit, Legal, and Finance teams to mitigate financial risk and support business decision-making.
• Organizational Leadership
  • Culture Building: Utilize people-management skills to create inclusive, high-performing teams based on psychological safety, accountability, and trust.
  • Global Alignment: Manage cross-cultural dynamics and organizational complexity to ensure alignment across global teams.
  • Mentorship: Coach team members to scale their organizational impact, act decisively, and think strategically.

What You Bring

Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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