Cost Accounting Manager

US Tech Solutions; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global staff augmentation firm in California seeks an experienced Finance Lead to oversee SAP S/4 HANA migration in the semiconductor industry. The candidate must possess a background in inventory cost accounting and project leadership, with 6+ years of experience in semiconductor finance. Responsibilities include aligning system design with business needs and leading comprehensive process documentation. This role demands strong analytical skills and an ability to promote collaboration across finance processes.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing finance with a focus on inventory and cost accounting.
• Extensive SAP ECC/S/4 HANA experience, specifically in Finance and Controlling (FI/CO) modules.
• Proven skills in process documentation and major system implementations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Operations Finance representative in SAP S/4 HANA migration.
• Lead comprehensive process documentation for Operations Finance.
• Collaborate with IT and manufacturing for effective solution design.

Skills

Expertise in inventory cost accounting

Project leadership

Process improvements

AI initiatives

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S/4 HANA

Job description

• We are seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Lead with a background in the semiconductor industry to guide our SAP S/4 HANA migration. This role will act as a key liaison between Operations Finance and cross-functional technical teams, ensuring precise process documentation, robust system design, and a seamless transition from SAP ECC to SAP S/4 HANA.
• The ideal candidate has deep expertise in inventory cost accounting, variance analysis, and project leadership, and thrives in transformational environments focused on process improvements and AI initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Operations Finance representative in the SAP S/4 HANA migration, aligning system design with business needs.
• Lead comprehensive process documentation, including AS-IS and TO-BE workflows for Operations Finance.
• Collaborate with IT, manufacturing, and operations to support solution design, configuration reviews, testing, and readiness activities, leveraging semiconductor manufacturing knowledge.
• Participate in design workshops to integrate finance impacts (inventory, costing, variances, close processes) into S/4 HANA, applying industry best practices.
• Oversee data validation, reconciliation, and cutover to ensure smooth migration.
• Finance Projects & Operational Efficiency
• Lead or contribute to other Finance and cross-functional projects, such as system enhancements and process automation.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, communication, and stakeholder alignment.
• Promote collaboration and standardization across finance processes using semiconductor industry expertise.
• Support month-end close activities related to inventory and cost accounting
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation, including standard cost updates, reserves, and necessary adjustments.
• Contribute to financial reporting and perform detailed manufacturing variance analysis.
• Identify and drive automation opportunities across financial close processes, variance analysis, and data validation.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing finance, with strong focus on inventory and cost accounting.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4 HANA, particularly within Finance and Controlling (FI/CO) modules, includes configuration knowledge, process troubleshooting, and end‑to‑end validation.
• In‑depth understanding of semiconductor cost structures, including standard costing, complex BOM and routing configurations, manufacturing variance analysis, and inventory valuation methodologies applicable to wafer fabrication and backend operations.
• Proven skills in process documentation, system design, and major system implementations or transformations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and advanced analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex cost flows and large data sets to drive actionable insights and ensure accuracy.
• Analytical mindset with excellent communication, collaboration, and project leadership abilities.
• Experience or strong interest in AI, automation, or advanced analytics is a plus.

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.