About the Role

We are seeking a highly operational and systems-savvy Director of Accounting Operations to lead and scale our global accounting processes in a fast-growing semiconductor technology company. This leader will own the record-to-report (R2R) function (excluding technical accounting and SEC reporting), along with accounts payable, revenue accounting, and other related accounting operations responsibilities.

This role is ideal for a hands-on, process-driven accounting leader with deep experience in developing teams in large global enterprise environments, process scaling, Oracle ERP, and centers of excellence models. The successful candidate will play a critical role in building a scalable, efficient, and well-controlled accounting organization capable of supporting a dynamic, global business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting operations organization, including General Ledger, Intercompany & Consolidation, Accounts Payable, Revenue Accounting, International coordination, and other related areas.
• Develop subject matter expertise and global process ownership disciplines
• Oversee the overall global consolidation process, and ensure preparation of consolidated financial statements are timely, accurate, and in accordance with US GAAP.
• Build and scale the global accounting organization through strategic initiatives aligned with the objectives of the Company and leveraging technology partnering closely with the Finance Transformation and Business Systems teams.
• Partner with external auditors to ensure successful completion of quarter reviews and annual audits.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting, governance practices, and continuous refinement of policies and procedures.
• Drive a disciplined, predictable, and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Own the design, structure, scalability, and ongoing governance of the chart of accounts (COA).
• Maintain consistency, data integrity, and reporting alignment across legal entities and geographies.
• Drive automation, standardization, and process redesign initiatives across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to optimize processes and anticipate accounting outcomes and resources to accommodate.
• Build scalable processes that support rapid growth, acquisitions, and evolving business needs.

Leadership & Communication

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience managing direct reports and influencing cross-functional teams.  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging across all organizational levels.  
• Strong program management skills, including in-depth involvement with stakeholders to execute effectively and produce thoughtful and comprehensive plans
• Highly operational and detail-oriented with a passion for process excellence.
• A systems-forward leader who leverages technology and thinks “automation first”.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• A strong cross-functional collaborator and business partner.
• A leader capable of balancing control rigor with business agility.

Team Development

• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing accounting teams.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a trusted partner to senior finance and business leaders, communicating progress, risks, and decisions effectively; deliver proactive operational solutions aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles in large enterprise or multinational corporations.
• Strong background in accounting operations and controllership functions.
• Deep expertise in Oracle ERP (GL, AP, AR/Revenue, Fixed Assets, etc.).
• Proven track record in system implementations, finance transformations, or ERP optimization initiatives.
• Experience managing global accounting teams and international operations.
• Demonstrated success establishing or managing offshore shared services (outsourced or captive models).
• Strong operational mindset with the ability to drive process discipline and scalability.

Overview

As a FP&A Business Unit Controller you will be primarily responsible for managing the business partnering relationships for the R&D business units including their annual budgets and quarterly forecast updates and actual performance. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of financial processes and complex transaction flows with a desire to grow and contribute in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. This role must communicate and organize tasks well to be effective.

Primary Responsibilities

• Establish strong partnership with leadership to help business owners manage their business effectively
• Lead all forecasting and analysis activities for the business owners including: annual plan, quarterly forecast updates and strategic planning
• Develop, analyze, and interpret financial data to evaluate operating results against budget and profitability metrics
• Provide analytical insights, assess risks, and guide senior leadership in strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with Corporate Finance on various projects as needed
• Provide business analysis and support where needed

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in FP&A and business partnering, preferably in semiconductor or other manufacturing
• Excellent financial modeling and business partnering skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Great organization and communication skills, able to work effectively with the business to meet deadlines
• Familiarity with basic GAAP concepts (revenue recognition, accruals, capitalization vs expense)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Familiar with Oracle planning tools
• Strong understanding of financial transaction flows and financial reporting
• Strong feeling of ownership over business processes and desire to improve and make them more efficient
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Salary range is $150,000 to $200,000 depending on experience, level, and business need. This role is eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.

Overview
This role will be reported to the Sr. Cost Accounting and Inventory Manager and will be primarily responsible for overseeing and managing Astera Labs’ cost accounting processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and providing insights to support business decision-making. The ideal candidate has semiconductor experience and a strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls structures.

Responsibilities
• Develop, implement, and maintain product cost accounting frameworks, cost accounting systems, processes, and internal controls to support a growing and evolving product portfolio. 
• Own the month-end close process for cost accounting, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliations related to cost of sales, inventory, manufacturing variances, overhead absorption, accruals, reserves, and cost allocations. 
• Lead detailed analysis of product costs, including material costs, subcontractor manufacturing costs, and other direct and indirect manufacturing costs. 
• Analyze and monitor manufacturing and inventory variances, and partner with Business Operations to identify cost drivers, trends, and opportunities for improvement. 
• Manage and enhance the standard cost process, including cost roll-ups, BOM/routing validation, cost component review, and quarterly standard cost updates; ensure standard costs accurately reflect current product structures and manufacturing assumptions. 
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and FP&A to evaluate the cost impact of new products, manufacturing process changes, supplier changes, and manufacturing transitions.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and lifecycle cost management by reviewing initial product cost assumptions, validating costed BOMs, and ensuring timely setup of standard costs in the ERP system. 
• Support gross margin analysis by providing product cost insights, variance explanations, and bridge analyses for forecast, close, and management reporting. 
• Drive cost improvement initiatives by partnering with cross-functional teams to identify and evaluate opportunities for cost reduction and optimization, efficiency improvements, yield enhancement, and supply chain savings.

Qualifications
• 7+ years of experience in Finance or Accounting, including 5+ years of direct experience in product costing, standard cost accounting, and inventory control, preferably in the semiconductor industry. 
• Strong expertise in standard costing, cost roll-ups, BOM/routing structures, inventory valuation, cost of sales, and manufacturing variance analysis. 
• Solid understanding of semiconductor supply chain and manufacturing flows, including subcontract manufacturing, wafer/test/assembly processes, and related cost structures strongly preferred. 
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP and related inventory and cost accounting principles, including reserves, capitalization, and cost recognition. 
• Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Base salary range is $150,000 to $180,000 depending on experience, level, and business need. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.