Sr. Director of Accounting & Corporate Controller

Sandisk; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk, headquartered in Milpitas, CA, seeks a Sr. Director of Accounting - Controller to lead global accounting and financial reporting. The role focuses on general ledger, close, consolidation, and a strong control environment, with periodic travel.

Ideal candidate will bring CPA designation, 15+ years in accounting, and deep US GAAP knowledge in technology or manufacturing sectors. This position is on-site at Sandisk HQ in Milpitas, with global responsibilities.

Qualifications

• CPA or Chartered Accountant with public and corporate experience.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience including leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP requirements.
• Deep expertise in internal control design and SOX/COSO.
• Ability to lead through change in ambiguous environments.
• Experience in semiconductor, manufacturing or technology companies.
• History of building, developing and leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual close processes.
• Oversee consolidation and preparation of consolidated statements.
• Ensure integrity and transparency of recorded financial events.
• Maintain SOX compliance and interfaces with audits.
• Scale and standardize accounting processes globally.
• Drive team performance and professional growth.
• Collaborate with leaders to support business objectives.
• Support new business initiatives with accounting requirements.

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP

Internal controls/SOX

Financial reporting

Consolidation

Public accounting experience

Semiconductor/tech industry experience

Education

CPA or Chartered Accountant

Job description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Description

Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Sr. Director of Accounting - Controller will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of global accounting and financial reporting by providing leadership, business collaboration, process knowledge and technical expertise to Sandisk Finance. This role will lead our general ledger operations, global close and consolidation processes, and global corporate accounting operations. This role ideally is based at our HQ location in Milpitas and will likely involve some periodic global travel.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead a team of professionals who oversee all aspects of the company’s monthly, quarterly and annual close processes
• Lead consolidation of financial results, including preparation of consolidated financial statements, monthly and quarterly close packages
• Responsible for the integrity, consistency and transparency of recorded financial events
• Ensure a strong control and compliance framework with corporate SOX and key controls, adherence to US GAAP and other statutory requirements and support for external/internal audits and reviews
• Scale and standardize accounting processes to support consistent and efficient global operations, driving simplification and automation of accounting activities
• Drive team performance by setting clear goals, providing ongoing feedback, and facilitating professional growth opportunities
• Build cross-functional relationships and partner closely with leaders to support business objectives
• Support new business initiatives with accounting requirements, enhancements or development of financial systems to support those activities

Qualifications

• CPA or Chartered Accountant
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting, corporate accounting and leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP requirements
• Deep expertise in internal control design and execution, along with SOX and COSO frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to build, standardize and scale accounting processes
• Ability to lead through change and decision-making in ambiguous environments
• Experience in semiconductor, manufacturing or technology companies
• Experience driving finance or accounting transformation initiatives
• History of building, developing and leading high-performing teams

Additional Information

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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