Factory Plant Senior Accounting Manager

Factory Plant Senior Accounting Manager

Phoenix/Peoria, Arizona | Salary: $135K–$150K + 15% Annual Bonus | Relocation Eligible

Build the financial foundation of a next-generation semiconductor manufacturing facility.

A global leader in outsourced semiconductor packaging and test services is expanding its advanced manufacturing operations in Arizona and is looking for a Factory Plant Senior Accounting Manager to join the team.

This is more than a traditional plant accounting position. You’ll be a key financial partner to operations, engineering, and supply chain, helping establish and scale the accounting, costing, controls, and reporting infrastructure for a growing high-tech manufacturing facility.

What You'll Own

Plant Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.

• Review journal entries and account reconciliations.

• Analyze balance sheet and income statement results and explain key fluctuations.

• Partner with corporate accounting on consolidation, technical accounting, and external reporting.

• Ensure financial reporting complies with U.S. GAAP and company policies.

Cost & Inventory Accounting

• Oversee standard costing, cost rollups, and manufacturing variance analysis.

• Analyze labor, material, and overhead variances and partner with operations on cost improvement.

• Manage inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes.

• Ensure accurate accounting for WIP, finished goods, and scrap.

Operational Finance

• Partner with plant leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

• Provide actionable insights into cost drivers, capacity utilization, and operational efficiency.

• Support CapEx planning, tracking, and fixed asset accounting.

• Help leadership make informed investment and operational decisions.

Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with SOX and internal control requirements.

• Support internal and external audits.

• Maintain strong controls over financial reporting, inventory, and fixed assets.

• Identify opportunities for automation and continuous process improvement.

Leadership Opportunity

• This position will initially be an individual contributor role, with the opportunity to build and lead a team as the Arizona operation scales.

• For the right candidate, this role offers a potential succession path to the Controller position, providing significant long-term career growth.

What We're Looking For

• We're seeking an accounting leader who combines strong technical accounting expertise with hands-on manufacturing finance experience.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 8+ years of accounting/finance experience.

• Strong cost and inventory accounting experience.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.

• Manufacturing accounting experience required.

• Advanced Excel skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.

• Experience with ERP/financial systems such as SAP or Oracle preferred.

Location & Relocation

• The role will initially be based at a temporary Phoenix, AZ location while the new facility is under construction. Once operations begin, the position will transition to the Peoria, AZ facility.

• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Ready to Build What's Next?

If you're an experienced manufacturing accounting leader who wants high visibility, meaningful ownership, and a clear opportunity to grow into a larger leadership role, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact as the company expands its Arizona operations.

Apply today and help build the financial foundation of next-generation manufacturing operation.

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