Director, Cost Accounting

Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing ( www.brooks.com ).

Are you looking for a place where you can be part of a transformation? Join us at Brooks Automation and be a part of a dynamic organization that is shaping the future of technology.

Director, Cost Accounting

Job Description

About Brooks:

Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing ( www.brooks.com ).

With headquarters in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Brooks Automation operates globally, serving customers in key markets around the world. We have a strong presence in regions with significant semiconductor manufacturing and life sciences industries across North America, Europe and Asia.

Work Location: Onsite - Johor Bahru (Pasir Gudang), Malaysia.

About the Role:

Brooks Automation is a global leader in automation solutions, serving advanced technology markets such as semiconductor manufacturing. Our new greenfield manufacturing site in Johor Bahru represents our commitment to innovation, excellence, and local talent development.

We are looking for a Director, Cost Accounting to help accelerate our growth journey. As a key member of our Finance team, this position provides leadership in support of our growing manufacturing operations. Partner with our operational executives and play a pivotal role in driving the Company’s growth and scaling processes in support of operational excellence.

In this key role, you will u tilize your accounting, operations and leadership skills to provide finance support and insight, while overseeing the Company’s cost accounting and other product cost related policies and procedures. You will c ontribute in the areas of planning, forecasting, and decision support analysis , while d irectly manag ing the cost accounting team and providing leadership for the global processes across Brooks Automation.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Accounting & Controls Leadership-lead process excellence in the following Company financial processes:

Design and monitor policies and procedures related to cost accounting and product related costs

Support for audit requests and auditors

Adequate and effective controls in place

Timely monthly financial closing process

Design, develop, provide financial reporting that is transparent and meaningful

Custodian of the Company’s standard costing system

Oversee and support the Company’s cycle counting and physical inventory programs

Continuous process and system improvement

Business Partnership-provide direct support to the Operations leadership

Support the financial and product cost planning processes for the annual plan and monthly forecasts

Interpret financial results for Operations leaders

Design and deliver robust management reporting, analysis, and decision support models

Provide leadership to future Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations, and M&A integrations related to cost accounting.

Global Process Leadership-for cost accounting

Drive operational excellence and strategic initiatives with direct and indirect teams worldwide

Manage delivery of cost accounting services from offshore shared service center with a goal of driving operational excellence and support

Ensure talent engagement, development and competence of team members

Thought leader in designing controls, analytics, and decision support models; implement with cost accounting resources across the globe .

Qualifications & Competencies:

Minimum 10+ years of relevant financial/accounting experience; experience in a M anufacturing (Semiconductor / Hi-Tech / Engineering etc. ) or publicly traded company strongly preferred .

Bachelors in Accounting or Finance ; with CPA or CMA qualification.

Demonstrated c ompetency in operational planning and cost accounting.

Ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic insights to support decision-making.

Understanding of data structure and data analytics along with the ability to work with business units and IS/IT to ensure adequate design of systems and reporting needs.

ERP systems experience ; Oracle preferred.

Proven ability to lead and mentor cost accounting teams.

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• Work Location & Flexibility
• At Brooks, we aim to foster a collaborative and engaging environment while offering flexibility where possible. Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. Specific expectations will be shared during the interview process.

Brooks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Diversity enhances our innovative capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve our customers and communities effectively. At Brooks Automation, we celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings, believing they are essential to our collective success. Join us in building a workplace where every team member is valued and can thrive.

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