Financial Reporting & Policy Manager IV - (B4)

Salary: $133,500.00 - $183,500.00 Location: Santa Clara, CA Responsibilities Drive finance policy development, simplification, and governance, including drafting, updating, and maintaining corporate policies, and ensuring alignment with evolving business requirements and regulatory guidance Serve as a primary point of contact for policy interpretation, advising global stakeholders on accounting treatment, evaluating exceptions, and ensuring consistent application of global finance policies Independently perform technical accounting assessments for complex or non-routine transactions (excluding revenue), including preparation of accounting memoranda and clear documentation of conclusions under US GAAP Execute key close oversight activities, including: Quarterly financial statements review and flux analysis Review of journals and reconciliation quality, including escalation, as needed Leverage data and analytics tools to proactively identify high-risk transactions; synthesize findings into actionable insights Update executive-level deliverables for senior leadership and governance forums Support strategic initiatives, such as acquisitions integration, policy impact assessments, and enterprise-wide accounting improvements Contribute to SOX compliance, including walkthrough support, assessment reviews, and complete and timely documentation Drive continuous improvement and capability building, including enhancing processes, strengthening internal controls, and developing/updating finance training materials Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field 4–6 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance; Big 4 / national CPA firm experience preferred Strong technical accounting expertise in US GAAP, with demonstrated ability to independently evaluate complex transactions and articulate well-reasoned conclusions SAP (ECC/S4 Hana), MS CoPilot, Tableau, and/or Databricks experience a plus Experience supporting monthly/quarterly close processes, balance sheet analytics, and audit interactions (internal and external) Proven ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally, including with Corporate Accounting, Internal Audit, Legal, and global finance teams Strong written communication skills, including experience preparing technical accounting memos, policy documentation, and executive-level presentations Advanced analytical capabilities, including proficiency in Excel and experience with data analytics tools Demonstrated ability to operate with a high degree of ownership, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment Sound professional judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement Travel Yes, up to 10% Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site ( accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at View email address on click.appcast.io, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at View phone number on click.appcast.io, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Applied Materials