Arm · 5 days ago
Director, Cost Accountant
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$225K/yr - $305K/yrArm is a leading company in the semiconductor industry, seeking a Cost Accountant to develop and implement inventory and cost tracking processes aligned with US GAAP and IFRS. This role involves designing costing systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring accurate inventory transactions to support Arm's strategic growth in SoC development.
AnalyticsElectronicsInternet of ThingsSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Develop cost accounting methodologies for pre-production, pilot, and mass production phases consistent with accounting standards
Define and operationalize standard costing for silicon products, including tooling, wafer procurement, packaging, test services, and subcontractor operations
Build tracking and reporting processes aligned to Arm’s expected product portfolio and SAP S/4HANA data flows
Support capitalization vs. expensing decisions under US GAAP and IFRS using well-documented criteria (e.g., alternative future use, stage, technological feasibility)
Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Finance Business Partners to ensure inventory transactions are timely, accurate, and reflect commercial substance
Collaborate with Technical Accounting and Commercial Finance teams to attribute and recognize NRE costs, differentiating between R&D, COS, and fulfillment costs per ASC 340-40 and ASC 606
Develop models and workflows to estimate and recognize milestone-based contractor and supplier costs
Lead or support system configurations within SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba to collect cost elements and automate journal entries
Document accounting treatments, assumptions, processes, and policies to robust controls, ensure audit readiness and knowledge continuity
Engage regularly with Commercial, IT, Legal, and Supply Chain partners to design scalable end-to-end cost and inventory processes
Provide mentorship or informal management to team members, contractors, and external consultants
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or equivalent preferred
Demonstrated experience in cost accounting, inventory management, or operational finance
Experience in semiconductor environments or high-complexity manufacturing/supply chain industries
Solid understanding of US GAAP and IFRS, with ability to interpret, apply and operationalize thought detailing policies and procedures
Validated experience implementing or optimizing cost accounting capabilities in SAP S/4HANA or equivalent ERP systems
Comfortable working across commercial, technical, and systems teams, driving outcomes through influence
Excellent written communication and documentation skills with a “document and decide” approach
Preferred
Experience with R&D and production lifecycle tracking, and customer-funded development arrangements
Familiarity with cost tracking requirements and tools including project/time tracking solutions
Knowledge of standard costing theory, manufacturing reserves, and excess & obsolescence provisioning
Ability to lead external consultants and align partners in ambiguous or fast-evolving environments
Company
Arm
Arm’s foundational technology is defining the future of computing. A future built by the greatest technology ecosystem in the world.
Founded in 1990
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2016-07-18Acquired
1999-01-15IPO
Leadership Team
Rene Haas
CEO
Jason Child
EVP & CFO
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