IT Financial Solutions Director - Corporate Accounting, Treasury & Tax

About the company

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting‑edge equipment that helps customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Director of IT to lead the strategy, delivery, and ongoing evolution of Finance technology platforms. This role owns the end‑to‑end roadmap—from vision through deployment and value realization—and partners closely with senior Finance executives and IT leadership to deliver durable business outcomes at global scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end Finance technology strategy and multi‑year roadmap for Corporate Accounting, Tax and Treasury.
• Provide IT leadership and accountability across key financial processes: Procure‑to‑Pay, Record‑to‑Report, Treasury & Cash Management, Tax, Master Data, Time & Pay and M&A.
• Translate Finance priorities and regulatory requirements into an executable roadmap with measurable value.
• Ensure solutions are standardized, scalable, automated where valuable, and compliant by design.
• Lead large‑scale global initiatives across design, build, testing, deployment, and stabilization.
• Embed SOX, internal controls, segregation of duties, and data integrity into system design.
• Balance speed, cost, and risk through disciplined scope and change management.
• Own Finance application architecture and integration strategy; simplify and rationalize systems and interfaces.
• Enable trusted financial data through strong data governance and reconciliation strategies.
• Own program budgets, forecasts, and financial governance; build and lead high‑performing global teams and domain leaders.
• Communicate options, tradeoffs, and recommendations to senior executives; serve as trusted advisor to Finance and IT leadership.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years leading enterprise IT transformations, with deep Finance systems experience.
• 10+ years supporting Corporate Accounting, AP, Treasury, Tax, Close, and/or Payroll.
• Proven delivery of global Finance platforms in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Demonstrated success leading large, complex global programs.
• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high‑tech, manufacturing, or capital equipment industries.
• ERP‑centric Finance transformation experience (e.g., SAP S/4HANA or equivalent).
• Exposure to advanced close, treasury management, tax engines, and payroll ecosystems.
• MBA or master’s degree in a relevant field.

Benefits and Logistics

Location: Santa Clara, CA. Travel: Yes, 20% of the time. Position: Full time, Assignee / Regular. Compensation will be based on location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Benefits include health and well‑being programs and eligibility for bonus and stock award programs.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We strive to make our careers site accessible to all users. For assistance with accessibility or accommodations, contact View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io, option 1.