What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager - Corporate Accounting position at Lam Research?
The group you’ll be a part of
The Global Finance Group drives financial strategies based on expert understanding of Lam's breakthrough technologies, the semiconductor market, and the global business environment. They manage our company's financials and relationships with our investor community to ensure we have the strong financial foundation to fuel innovation and growth.
The impact you’ll make
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager to join our Corporate Accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to lead critical accounting functions within a fast-paced, global organization, while shaping processes, developing talent, and driving strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strong technical accounting professional with a proven ability to lead teams, manage complex operations, and partner cross-functionally to deliver high-quality financial results.
What You’ll Do
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.
Our Perks And Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.
The Global Finance Group drives financial strategies based on expert understanding of Lam's breakthrough technologies, the semiconductor market, and the global business environment. They manage our company's financials and relationships with our investor community to ensure we have the strong financial foundation to fuel innovation and growth.
The impact you’ll make
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager to join our Corporate Accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to lead critical accounting functions within a fast-paced, global organization, while shaping processes, developing talent, and driving strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strong technical accounting professional with a proven ability to lead teams, manage complex operations, and partner cross-functionally to deliver high-quality financial results.
What You’ll Do
- Provide technical accounting leadership and serve as a subject matter expert in complex areas, including lease accounting
- Lead and oversee multiple accounting functions to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting for both US GAAP and IFRS in a global environment
- Manage key accounting areas, including global lease accounting, employee-related accounts (benefits, payroll, expatriate programs), and unclaimed property
- Mentor, develop, and lead a high-performing team, including both internal staff and outsourced partners
- Design and deliver impactful technical accounting training to enhance capabilities across the global finance organization
- Drive process improvements and transformation initiatives focused on efficiency, scalability, and automation
- Partner with internal and external auditors to support audit activities and ensure timely completion of external reporting requirements
- Maintain a strong internal control environment, including accountability for SOX compliance within assigned areas
- Lead and contribute to strategic projects, including digital transformation and broader corporate finance initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
- 10 years of experience (Fortune 500 or Big 4 CPA firm highly preferred).
- CPA license
- Extensive knowledge of US GAAP, with IFRS knowledge preferred
- High ethical standards.
- Strong communication skills and professional presence.
- Flexible, organized, and able to prioritize and complete a high volume of work under time constraints and deadlines.
- Self-starter, with the ability to work independently.
- Ability to interact at various levels within the organization.
- Attention to detail.
- Proficient computer skills (Excel/Word/Powerpoint).
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.
Our Perks And Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.