Manager of Finance & Control

Job Summary:

As the Manager of Finance & Control, you will work on a highly visible, flexible, and collaborative team in a fast-paced semiconductor equipment manufacturing environment.  The Manager of Finance & Control will have two main job functions.  First, they will be responsible to lead the entity accounting function for ASM America partnering with our Finance Shared Service Center to ensure accurate and complete accounting for the entity.  Secondly, they will partner with a director of one of ASM’s Key Product Units (KPU).  In so doing, the Manager of Finance & Control will help to resolve complex business challenges, establish business metrics, and provide insights into future business endeavors.  The ideal candidate is a creative, hard-working problem-solver.  This individual acts quickly and is comfortable in a hands-on role.  This person is not afraid of change and is motivated to develop new approaches and solutions.  This position requires a solution-oriented candidate with a combination of confidence, business acumen, knowledge of financial and accounting best practices, and advanced business partnering skills.  The candidate must have the ability and flexibility to work globally with diverse stakeholder groups around the globe to solve business problems and provide data-driven solutions that are organized and simple to understand.  A strong track record of effective business partnership and communication skills are a must.  This position will report to the ASM America Director of Finance & Business Control.

Responsibilities:

• Apply business and financial acumen to support the Director of Business Control and decision-makers with data, analysis, metrics, business process improvement, and operating model alignment.

• Oversee all aspects of legal entity accounting, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP and company policies.

• Lead and manage the Payroll Manager and Capital Analyst, providing guidance, performance feedback, and supporting professional development.

• Act as a business partner within Operations and Finance, building strong professional relationships based on trust, respect, and results.

• Analyze business expenses and understand R&D spending trends versus forecasts/estimates.

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial results and forecasts for internal operations, external reporting, and monthly review meetings.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes, including quarterly/annual budget preparation and monthly updates.

• Conduct ad-hoc analyses and develop solutions to automate recurring financial activities (e.g., data mining, financial modeling, OpEx forecasting).

• Communicate and coordinate effectively with peers and management across departments.

Requirements:

• BS/MS degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CPA preferred.

• 5–10 years of relevant experience; background in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing is desirable.

• Proven ability to prepare financial forecasts and budgets under tight deadlines.

• Strong track record of partnering with and influencing senior management.

• Demonstrated success in leading teams and managing cross-functional projects.

• Experience collaborating with marketing, manufacturing, and operations teams to enhance financial performance.

• Deep understanding and application of accounting principles and best practices.

• Skilled in preparing and delivering clear, impactful presentations to leadership.

• Previous experience with fully integrated ERP systems, especially SAP.

• Experience working within a global organization.