Job Description

About GLOBALFOUNDRIES

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GF) is a leading global semiconductor manufacturer, delivering differentiated, feature‑rich solutions that enable innovation across automotive, data center, communications, industrial, and consumer markets. With operations spanning multiple regions 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 global growth.

of Role

he Manager of Corporate Accounting plays a critical role within the Global Controllership organization, overseeing core accounting activities, supporting the monthly and quarterly close, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal policies. This role manages day‑to‑day accounting operations, prepares and reviews key financial deliverables, and partners cross‑functionally to ensure accurate reporting of corporate‑level transactions. The manager leads a team of accounting professionals, drives process improvements, and supports audit readiness and SOX compliance across the corporate accounting function.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for corporate accounting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to IFRS.
• Oversee accounting for corporate‑level areas such as intercompany, equity, treasury‑related transactions, corporate allocations, and other central processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Support preparation of internal and external financial reporting deliverables, including schedules, analyses, and disclosures.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and GF accounting policies.
• Partner with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Operations Finance to ensure proper accounting treatment and alignment on business transactions.
• Assist with accounting research and documentation for routine and non‑routine transactions.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accountants, fostering accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance automation, and strengthen the control environment.

Other Responsibilities

• Support internal and external audit requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Contribute to updates of global accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation.
• Participate in cross‑functional projects, system enhancements, and transformation initiatives.
• Assist with M&A integration activities, including onboarding new processes and aligning accounting practices.
• Prepare materials for management reviews, governance forums, and other internal stakeholders.
• Provide backup support to senior leaders within Corporate Accounting as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
• 6–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including corporate accounting or public accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS, U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with monthly close processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and financial reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor, manufacturing, or technology industries.
• Prior exposure to SOX compliance and audit management.
• Experience with process improvement, automation tools, or system implementations.
• Familiarity with global operations and multi‑entity environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to translate technical accounting topics into clear operational guidance.

Expected Salary Range

$105,000.00 - $189,000.00

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

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law