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.
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.
About the Role
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 key 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and monitor policies and procedures related to cost accounting and product related costs
- Support for audit requests and auditors
- Adequate and effective controls in place
- Timely monthly financial closing process
- Design, develop, 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
Support the financial and product cost planning processes for the annual plan and monthly forecastsInterpret financial results for Operations leadersDesign and deliver robust management reporting, analysis, and decision support modelsProvide leadership to future Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations, and M&A integrations related to cost accounting.Global Process Leadership
Drive operational excellence and strategic initiatives with direct and indirect teams worldwideManage delivery of cost accounting services from offshore shared service center with a goal of driving operational excellence and supportEnsure talent engagement, development and competence of team membersThought leader 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.Bachelors in Accounting or Finance; with 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 along with the 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.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.
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