Corporate Controller

Ichor Systems has an immediate opening for a Corporate Controller, ideally present on-site in one of our Tualatin, OR, or Austin, TX locations. Relocation assistance may be available as necessary. 

The Corporate Controller is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The Corporate Controller owns the integrity of the global accounting close, external financial reporting, technical accounting, and internal controls, while directing a broad set of transactional and treasury-adjacent functions across the company’s U.S. and international operations.

Beyond safeguarding financial integrity, the Controller is a strategic business partner to the executive team — translating financial data into actionable insight, driving finance transformation and automation, and building a scalable accounting organization to support the company’s growth. This individual will lead a high-performing global team, partner closely with FP&A, Investor Relations, Tax, Legal, and operational finance leaders, and support the Audit Committee of the Board and the company’s Disclosure Committee, delivering timely, accurate, and compliant financial information consistent with U.S. GAAP, SEC requirements, and SOX.

Scope & Complexity

This role oversees the accounting operations of a global, publicly traded manufacturer with the following profile:

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Accounting & Financial Close

• Own the global monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to an accelerated close calendar.

• Oversee the general ledger, consolidations, journal entry governance, account reconciliations, and the chart of accounts across all legal entities.

• Establish and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal reporting standards company-wide.

• Partner with FP&A and Operations Finance to ensure alignment between actual results, forecasts, and management reporting, and translate results into actionable insight for executive decision-making.

SEC & Technical Accounting

• Direct the preparation and timely filing of all SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and related XBRL tagging and review, in coordination with the Disclosure Committee.

• Lead the quarterly earnings process, including preparation and review of the earnings release, financial statements, and supporting management reporting package.

• Research, document, and implement technical accounting positions for complex transactions (e.g., revenue recognition under ASC 606, business combinations, leases, stock-based compensation, and equity/debt instruments).

• Evaluate and lead adoption of new accounting pronouncements, authoring position papers and memos supporting new standards, non-routine transactions, and audit matters.

• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors on technical matters and lead the annual audit and quarterly reviews, managing the relationship with KPMG audit advisory services.

Income Tax & Treasury Support

• Oversee the income tax provision (ASC 740), coordinating with Baker Tilly on the provision, compliance, and tax planning.

• Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and capital structure reporting.

SOX & Internal Controls

• Own the design, documentation, execution, and continuous improvement of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) in compliance with SOX Section 404.

• Oversee the scoping, testing, and remediation of identified control deficiencies.

• Champion a strong control culture and drive control automation as systems and processes evolve.

Audit Committee Support & Governance

• Support the CFO in preparing and presenting materials to the Audit Committee, including quarterly financial results, technical accounting positions, and critical accounting estimates and judgments.

• Provide timely updates to the Audit Committee on the status of the annual audit, quarterly reviews, and any significant, unusual, or non-routine transactions.

• Report on the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including identified deficiencies, remediation plans, and SOX testing results.

• Coordinate with external auditors (KPMG) to ensure the Audit Committee is fully informed of audit scope, findings, and management responses.

• Assist in addressing Audit Committee inquiries, whistleblower/ethics complaint matters, and requests related to financial reporting integrity and compliance.

• Help ensure financial disclosures, accounting policies, and controls align with the Audit Committee charter and evolving corporate governance best practices.

Disclosure Committee

• Serve as an active member of the company’s Disclosure Committee, supporting the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all public disclosures.

• Coordinate the disclosure controls and procedures (DCP) process, ensuring information flows appropriately to support CEO/CFO certifications under Sections 302 and 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley.

• Lead the drafting, review, and validation of financial statements, MD&A, and footnote disclosures within Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K prior to committee sign-off.

• Ensure disclosures comply with SEC requirements, Regulation FD, U.S. GAAP, and applicable stock exchange rules.

• Maintain disclosure checklists and support Disclosure Committee meetings, including documentation of decisions, materiality assessments, and open items.

Intercompany & Global Operations Accounting

• Oversee intercompany accounting, transfer pricing execution, eliminations, and reconciliation across the U.S., Singapore, and Malaysia entities.

• Ensure accurate multi-currency consolidation and compliance with local statutory reporting requirements in coordination with regional finance teams.

Transactional Finance — Global AR, AP & Payroll

• Direct global accounts receivable, including credit, collections, cash application, and DSO management.

• Direct global accounts payable, including vendor management, disbursement controls, and DPO optimization.

• Oversee U.S. payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payment across all U.S. employees.

• Drive automation and standardization of transactional processes to improve efficiency, controls, and scalability.

Banking, Fixed Assets & Travel Management

• Manage banking relationships and daily cash operations, including bank account administration, cash positioning, and reconciliation; own the relationship with Bank of America global banking services.

• Own fixed asset accounting, including capitalization policy, depreciation, roll-forwards, and physical asset controls.

• Oversee the corporate travel and expense (T&E) management program, ensuring policy compliance, accurate accounting, and cost control.

External Advisor & Partner Relationships

• Manage the relationship with Baker Tilly tax advisory services, coordinating income tax provision (ASC 740), compliance, and tax planning.

• Manage the relationship with KPMG audit advisory services, serving as primary liaison for the annual audit, quarterly reviews, and technical accounting matters.

• Own the relationship with Bank of America global banking services, including cash management, treasury services, and banking platform administration.

Leadership & Systems

• Lead, mentor, and develop a global accounting organization of 5 direct reports and their extended teams, building bench strength and succession depth.

• Drive finance transformation and automation initiatives across the accounting technology stack (ERP, close, reporting, and expense platforms).

• Establish and monitor KPIs such as close speed, reconciliation quality, and reporting accuracy.

• Partner closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) on payroll, compensation and equity accounting, and workforce-related financial matters, and with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) on ERP and financial systems strategy, data integrity, system security, and the technology roadmap.

Success Metrics & Key Performance Indicators

Performance in this role will be measured against the following outcomes:

Required Qualifications

• Certification: Active CPA license (required).

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required); MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including significant public company experience (required).

• Technical: Deep, current expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, technical accounting, and SOX/ICFR.

• Operations: Demonstrated success leading a global close, consolidations, and multi-entity/multi-currency accounting operations.

• Leadership: Proven people-leadership experience managing and developing distributed, cross-functional teams.

• Governance: Experience presenting to and supporting an Audit Committee, Disclosure Committee, external auditors, and executive management.

Required Systems & Technology Experience

Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with the following platforms is required:

Key External Relationships

The Controller serves as the company’s primary point of contact for the following external service providers:

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.

• Big Four public accounting background.

• Experience in the semiconductor, high-tech, or complex global manufacturing industry.

• Experience supporting M&A, integrations, and finance transformation in a high-growth environment.

• Experience with international statutory reporting in Singapore and Malaysia.

Key Competencies

• Uncompromising integrity and a strong internal-controls mindset.

• Strategic mindset — ability to translate financial data into actionable business insight.

• Executive presence with the ability to communicate clearly with the CFO, Audit Committee, Disclosure Committee, and external auditors.

• Bias for action, process improvement, and automation.

• Ability to lead through change and scale processes for a growing global organization.