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Director, Cost Accounting

Director, Cost Accounting

BROOKS AUTOMATIONJohorMalaysia, Johor, Malaysia
21 hours ago
Job description

Overview

Director, Cost Accounting position at Brooks Automation. Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing.

Work Location

Onsite - Johor Bahru (Pasir Gudang), Malaysia.

About the Role

Brooks Automation is a global leader in automation solutions serving advanced technology markets such as semiconductor manufacturing. Our new greenfield manufacturing site in Johor Bahru represents our commitment to innovation, excellence, and local talent development. We are looking for a Director, Cost Accounting to help accelerate our growth journey. As a key member of our Finance team, this position provides leadership in support of our growing manufacturing operations. Partner with our operational executives and play a pivotal role in driving the Company’s growth and scaling processes in support of operational excellence.

In this role, you will utilize your accounting, operations, and leadership skills to provide finance support and insight, while overseeing the Company’s cost accounting and other product cost related policies and procedures. You will contribute in the areas of planning, forecasting, and decision support analysis, while directly managing the cost accounting team and providing leadership for the global processes across Brooks Automation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cost Accounting & Controls Leadership – lead process excellence in cost accounting and product related costs.
  • Support for audit requests and auditors.
  • Ensure adequate and effective controls are in place.
  • Timely monthly financial closing processes.
  • Design, develop, and provide financial reporting that is transparent and meaningful.
  • Custodian of the Company’s standard costing system.
  • Oversee and support the Company’s cycle counting and physical inventory programs.
  • Continuous process and system improvement.
  • Business Partnership – provide direct support to Operations leadership.
  • Support financial and product cost planning for the annual plan and monthly forecasts.
  • Interpret financial results for Operations leaders.
  • Design and deliver robust management reporting, analysis, and decision support models.
  • Provide leadership for future ERP implementations and M&A integrations related to cost accounting.
  • Global Process Leadership – drive operational excellence with direct and indirect teams worldwide.
  • Manage delivery of cost accounting services from offshore shared service center to drive operational excellence and support.
  • Talent engagement, development, and competence of team members.
  • Thought leadership in designing controls, analytics, and decision support models; implement with cost accounting resources across the globe.

Qualifications & Competencies

  • Minimum 10+ years of relevant financial / accounting experience; experience in a manufacturing (Semiconductor / Hi-Tech / Engineering, etc.) or publicly traded company strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA qualification.
  • Demonstrated competency in operational planning and cost accounting.
  • Ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic insights to support decision-making.
  • Understanding of data structure and data analytics; ability to work with business units and IS / IT to ensure adequate design of systems and reporting needs.
  • ERP systems experience; Oracle preferred.
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor cost accounting teams.
  • LI-MV1 LI-Onsite
  • Work Location & Flexibility

    At Brooks, we aim to foster a collaborative and engaging environment while offering flexibility where possible. Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. Specific expectations will be shared during the interview process.

    Equal Opportunity

    Brooks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Diversity enhances our innovative capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve our customers and communities effectively. At Brooks Automation, we celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings, believing they are essential to our collective success. For applicants with disabilities requiring accommodations, please contact or call to discuss your needs.

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