Corporate Accounting Manager

About GLOBALFOUNDRIES

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GF) is a leading global semiconductor manufacturer, providing differentiated, feature‑rich solutions that enable innovation across automotive, data center, communications, industrial, and consumer markets. With a global footprint and a commitment to operational excellence, GF’s finance and controllership teams ensure the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of financial information that supports strategic decision‑making and long‑term growth.

Summary of Role: 

The Manager of Corporate Accounting – Fixed Assets (M&A Integration Focus) is a key member of the Global Controllership organization responsible for overseeing the end‑to‑end Fixed Assets accounting lifecycle and leading Fixed Assets integration activities for newly acquired entities. This role ensures accurate capitalization, depreciation, asset retirement, and project accounting in accordance with IFRS and GF accounting policies. The manager plays a central role in M&A integration by aligning asset policies, validating data migration, coordinating with cross‑functional teams, and ensuring Day‑1 and Day‑2 readiness for Fixed Assets processes. The role also strengthens the control environment, supports SOX compliance, and drives global standardization and system enhancements across GF’s capital‑intensive operations.

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for Fixed Assets, including capitalization, depreciation, retirements, transfers, and CIP accounting.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, GF accounting policies, and SOX requirements for all Fixed Assets activities.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, roll‑forwards, and supporting schedules for Fixed Assets and CIP.
• Oversee the integrity of Fixed Assets subledger data, including asset master data, useful lives, asset classes, and depreciation methods aligned with IFRS.
• Partner with Operations, Facilities, Supply Chain, and IT to ensure timely and accurate recording of capital projects, equipment purchases, and asset commissioning.
• Support technical accounting assessments related to impairments, disposals, componentization, and complex capital projects under IFRS.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors for Fixed Assets processes, documentation, and walkthroughs.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization across global Fixed Assets workflows, including enhancements within SAP and related systems.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accountants, ensuring strong execution, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

• Lead Fixed Assets workstream activities for M&A integrations, including Day‑1 readiness, data migration, and alignment of accounting policies and useful life frameworks.
• Coordinate with Corporate Development, IT, Operations, and local finance teams to validate acquired entities’ Fixed Assets balances, CIP projects, and asset classifications.
• Oversee the migration of asset master data into SAP, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with GF’s global standards.
• Assess acquired entities’ Fixed Assets processes, controls, and systems; identify gaps and implement remediation or harmonization plans.
• Support integration of new entities into GF’s monthly close calendar, control environment, and reporting requirements.
• Develop and deliver training to new teams on GF’s Fixed Assets policies, IFRS requirements, and system processes.
• Participate in post‑acquisition reviews to ensure successful stabilization of Fixed Assets accounting and controls.
• Prepare management reporting and insights on capital spend, asset utilization, and integration progress.
• Provide backup support to broader Corporate Accounting areas as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification (or progress toward certification) strongly preferred.
• 6–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with meaningful exposure to Fixed Assets, CIP, or capital‑intensive environments.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS, internal controls, and SOX requirements.
• Experience with monthly close processes, reconciliations, and subledger management.
• Demonstrated ability to partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Facilities, IT, and Finance.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret complex capital project data.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), including Fixed Assets and Project Systems modules.

• Experience in semiconductor, manufacturing, or other capital‑intensive industries.
• Hands‑on experience with M&A integration, including data migration, policy alignment, and system onboarding.
• Familiarity with asset tracking technologies, project accounting tools, or automation solutions.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits in a global environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop a team.
• Ability to translate technical accounting topics into operational guidance for non‑finance partners.

Expected Salary Range

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.