Senior Director Global Internal Audit - jobs at Applied Materials in United States, Austin

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the accurate and timely filing of various corporate government filings, including federal, state, and local tax returns, prepare and review tax workpapers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Prepare and review workpapers that support the state nexus determination, the apportionment of income, state modifications, and overall tax calculations for various state and local tax authorities
• Assist with the preparation and documentation of the R&D tax credit calculation
• Assist with quarterly tax estimates and yearly extensions including process improvements related to the forecasting of global cash tax payments
• Assist with tax audits at both the federal and state levels, including preparing responses to audit queries
• Assist in developing processes that synergize tax provision and tax compliance computations
• Assist with SOX internal controls compliance

• Monitor tax law developments and evaluate impacts
• Identify opportunities to minimize tax liabilities through strategic tax planning

• Research, evaluate and document tax implications of complex transactions
• Collaborate and partner with members of the Global Tax Team and other Finance teams to provide U.S. tax operations support
• Maintain U.S. compliance tracker and foreign tax returns tracker
• Provide tax operations support to special tax projects

Critical Skills

• Strong organizational skills and time management skills
• Growth, innovative mindset and a strong sense of ownership
• Can-do attitude, curiosity and adaptability
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to review financial data, identify tax risks and opportunities, and provide strategic advice
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Team player with cross-functional awareness

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related discipline; Master’s degree a plus
• CPA a plus
• 2-4+ years of tax experience in public accounting or large multi-national corporations, preferably with an emphasis on income tax accounting (ASC 740) and/or tax compliance with willingness to learn both
• Familiarity with technology and automation tools (Alteryx, Tableau, Databricks, etc.) or a willingness to learn
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, especially Excel and PowerPoint, and tax research tools (BNA and/or CCH)
• Experience with Corptax a plus
• Experience with SAP a plus
• Experience with Longview and/or OTP a plus

Key Responsibilities

Technically lead and/or execute unusually complex engineering projects and spearhead research and development of new technologies as appropriate

Develops and implements concepts for entire range of unusually complex product issues and engineering solutions

Problem identification and troubleshooting a wide range of unusually complex engineering and technology problems that have division wide potential implications

Specify or perform unusually complex engineering analysis

Specify the development of, design, or modify engineering layouts/schematics and/or detaileddrawings/specificationsof unusually complex scope

Generate product specifications. Define, coordinate, perform, and document engineering tests.

Specify and review engineering documentation and engineering processes

Functional Knowledge

• Recognized as “guru” or external expert in a function
• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques and/or technologies within own field

Business Expertise

• Influences internal/external business and/or regulatory issues that have an impact on the business

Leadership

• Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams or initiatives; provides thought leadership

Problem Solving

• Proactively identifies and solves the most complex problems; uses ground-breaking methods to think beyond existing solutions

Impact

• Impacts business direction through the development of innovative services or products

Interpersonal Skills

• Negotiates with senior management, customers, regulators or vendors to influence decisions

Job Description Summary

Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills. Builds knowledge of the company, processes, and customers. Solves a range of problems. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all spending and budgeting related activities. These activities include but are not limited to forecasting, reporting, journal entries posting, capital budget management and execution, quarter end close and accounts reconciliation.
• Effectively collaborate and interact with various Business Managers and be responsible in consolidating key FP&A requirements, while delivering reporting analysis for all financial cycles.
• Perform consolidation and reporting related to financial close, quarterly business reviews, Annual Operating Plans, Strategic Review and forecast cycles
• Collaborate with cross functional teams in performing detailed analysis for finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Support management in completing ad hoc reports and providing data driven insights into business performance
• Develop financial models, run scenario analysis and provide support in analyzing margins, risks and opportunities.
• Lead the effort in streamlining management reporting and centralizing information and analytics
• Proactively identify and drive process improvement initiatives

Qualifications & Preferences

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong Excel modeling skills, experience with Financial systems like SAP, Anaplan and Tableau a plus
• Collaborative working style, excellent communication, and presentation skills
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment

Bachelor’s degree inor related field

4-7 years of finance experience and Master’s Degree preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740, focusing on U.S. international tax aspects
• Assist with the preparation and review of U.S. international income tax compliance, including Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 8990, 8991, 8992, 8993, 1118, 8621, 926, and U.S. withholding tax returns
• Assist in enhancing quarterly and annual tax provision process and U.S. tax compliance including automation. Assist in developing processes that synergize tax provision and tax compliance
• Track and maintain legal entity structure, ensuring entity registration, qualification, and tax classification are up to date
• Monitor entity formations, dispositions, mergers, or restructurings and ensure proper entity-level tax attributes and elections
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments and evaluate impacts
• Research, evaluate and document tax implications of complex cross-border transactions
• Collaborate and partner with members of the Global Tax Team and other Finance teams to provide U.S. international tax support
• Maintain and track E&P, taxes paid and intercompany transactions
• Provide tax operations support to special tax projects, including cross-border structuring, financing, cash repatriation, and M&A projects

Critical Skills

• Growth, innovative mindset and a strong sense of ownership
• Can-do attitude, curiosity and adaptability
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills
• Detail-oriented team player with cross-functional awareness

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related discipline; Master’s degree a plus
• CPA a plus
• 2-4+ years of tax experience in public accounting or large multi-national corporations, preferably with an emphasis on U.S. international tax
• Familiarity with technology and automation tools (Alteryx, Tableau, etc.) or a willingness to learn
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, especially Excel and PowerPoint, and tax research tools (BNA and/or CCH)
• Experience with SAP a plus
• Experience with Longview and/or OTP a plus

Job Description Summary

Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills. Builds knowledge of the company, processes, and customers. Solves a range of problems. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all spending and budgeting related activities. These activities include but are not limited to forecasting, reporting, journal entries posting, capital budget management and execution, quarter end close and accounts reconciliation.
• Effectively collaborate and interact with various Business Managers and be responsible in consolidating key FP&A requirements, while delivering reporting analysis for all financial cycles.
• Perform consolidation and reporting related to financial close, quarterly business reviews, Annual Operating Plans, Strategic Review and forecast cycles
• Collaborate with cross functional teams in performing detailed analysis for finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Support management in completing ad hoc reports and providing data driven insights into business performance
• Develop financial models, run scenario analysis and provide support in analyzing margins, risks and opportunities.
• Lead the effort in streamlining management reporting and centralizing information and analytics
• Proactively identify and drive process improvement initiatives

Qualifications & Preferences

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong Excel modeling skills, experience with Financial systems like SAP, Anaplan and Tableau a plus
• Collaborative working style, excellent communication, and presentation skills
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment

Bachelor’s degree inor related field

4-7 years of finance experience and Master’s Degree preferred

What We Offer

Job Description Summary:

Requires in-depth knowledge and experience. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.The role may require the individual to present to senior management and will be directly accountable for invoicing accuracy. Works independently, receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Major Responsibilities

• Application of ASC606 and Finance Policy requirements to diverse sales agreements; including review for policy compliance prior to invoicing and revenue recognition.
• Trace and analyze system interfaces and assist with problem solving and root cause.
• Support accounting close, including reconciliations involving multiple data systems.
• Review and research transactions.
• Provide support in completing SOX 404 & external audit requirements for Global Invoicing group and key internal customers.
• Ability to support the financial close schedule requirements.

Key Competencies

• Strong communication of policy requirements to internal customers and follow through for compliance issues.
• Able to work with Corporate Policy to address Q&A and other issues that may arise.
• Helps others to make decisions based on consistent application of policy and statutory requirements.
• Has a strong understanding of the key upstream and downstream process elements that flow through their area and can identify key cause and effect points within the full end-to-end function.
• Able to deliver multiple conflicting priorities
• Ability to recognize escalation points to facilitate timely revenue recognition.
• Recommend and participate in improvements to the financial processes.
• Strong understanding of accounting transactions

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with a major in accounting or finance.
• 4-7 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience in Business Intelligence andimplement new data analysis methodologies preferred.
• Prior experience in an operational ERP environment (SAP, Hyperion & BPC) is a plus.
• Ability to understand and find appropriate applications for data and analysis results.

• Strong attention to details and solid organizational skills.
• Must be motivated to work within a team in a supportive environment

Metadata Strategy and Leadership:

• Define, implement, and continuously enhance the metadata management strategy aligned with data product maturity, AI enablement, and overall enterprise objectives.
• Lead the adoption of metadata standards, best practices, and advanced metadata engineering techniques within big data/cloud ecosystems.

Technical and Operational Excellence:

• Oversee the development and management of metadata platforms and tools, ensuring robust functionality, scalability, and interoperability in cloud-based environments.
• Establish frameworks for metadata capture, lineage, cataloging, and governance to facilitate data discovery, quality, and AI readiness.

Cross-Functional Integration:

• Partner closely with data product management, AI teams, data governance, IT, and analytics units to ensure cohesive metadata strategies that enhance data usage, reliability, and value.
• Drive alignment and consistency in metadata practices across enterprise-wide data products and AI initiatives.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Evaluate and adopt innovative technologies, methodologies, and industry best practices in metadata engineering, data governance, and AI-driven data management.
• Establish continuous improvement loops, incorporating stakeholder feedback and evolving AI and analytics requirements.

People Management and Development:

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of metadata engineers and specialists, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and AI-driven mindset.
• Provide ongoing training and professional development to maintain expertise in advanced metadata management techniques and emerging data and AI technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related technical fields; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in metadata engineering, data governance, data architecture, and big data/cloud platforms.
• Proven experience leading metadata management initiatives in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), big data frameworks, and supporting AI-driven projects.
• Strong knowledge of metadata management tools, data governance practices, and modern data architectures.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively present to executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop technical teams in a global, cross-functional setting.

Key Competencies:

• Technical and Strategic Leadership
• Metadata Management Expertise
• Collaboration and Influencing Skills
• Results-Driven
• Effective Communication
• Innovation and Agility
• Cloud and AI Literacy