Sr. Manager Financial Accounting (15-month FTC)

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. Role Overview: AMD is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Financial Accounting to join the EMEA Finance organization on a 12 to 15 month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This role reports directly to the Finance Director and is responsible for the financial accounting, statutory compliance, and controllership activities of a diverse portfolio of EMEA legal entities across Ireland, the Nordics, Benelux, and Eastern Europe. The successful candidate will lead a small international team of finance professionals across multiple countries, ensuring accurate and timely US GAAP and Local GAAP reporting while driving process excellence, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced multinational environment. Key Responsibilities: Financial Reporting & Controllership • Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for assigned EMEA entities. • Ensure accurate and timely reporting under US GAAP. • Oversee local statutory reporting requirements and preparation of annual financial statements. • Manage US GAAP to Local GAAP reconciliations and statutory bridge analyses. • Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations and key accounting judgments. • Ensure compliance with AMD accounting policies, SOX requirements, internal controls and transfer pricing agreements. • Partner closely with Corporate Accounting and Shared Services teams on accounting and reporting matters. Statutory Compliance & External Reporting • Oversee statutory audits for assigned EMEA entities. • Coordinate with external auditors, local advisors, tax teams, and legal teams. • Ensure timely filing of statutory financial statements and regulatory submissions including R&D tax credits and grants. • Monitor changes in local accounting and regulatory requirements across the region. Team Leadership • Lead and develop a geographically dispersed team comprising: • 2 direct reports in Dublin • 1 direct report in Spain • 1 direct report in Finland • Provide coaching, mentorship, and technical accounting guidance. • Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture across multiple locations. Process Improvement & Automation • Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate accounting processes. • Drive adoption of best practices across the EMEA accounting organization. • Leverage SAP S/4HANA, BlackLine, Workiva, Power BI, AI tools, and other technologies to improve efficiency and reporting quality. • Support broader EMEA finance transformation initiatives and organizational projects. Business Partnership & Special Projects • Partner with Finance, Tax, Payroll, Treasury, Legal, HR, and Operations stakeholders. • Support legal entity restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, and business expansion projects as required. • Lead or contribute to ad hoc accounting, compliance, and operational improvement projects. • Act as a trusted advisor to senior finance leadership on EMEA accounting matters. Desired Qualifications & Experience: • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent). • Big 4 audit training is required. • Significant post-qualification experience within a multinational environment. • Strong technical accounting expertise across US GAAP and Local GAAP reporting. • Proven experience managing statutory audits and regulatory compliance in multiple European jurisdictions. • Experience leading and developing international teams. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. • Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies. • Advanced knowledge of SAP S/4HANA. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Preferred Experience: • Experience within the technology or semiconductor industry. • Exposure to SOX compliance frameworks. • Experience with BlackLine, Workiva, Power BI, automation tools, and AI-enabled finance solutions. • Experience supporting legal entity rationalization, integration, or transformation projects. Key Attributes: • Strong leadership presence and people management capability. • Highly organized with excellent attention to detail. • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced global organization. • Collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset. • Comfortable balancing strategic initiatives with operational execution. • Continuous improvement and automation focused. #LI-SF1 #LI-Hybrid Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Role Overview: AMD is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Financial Accounting to join the EMEA Finance organization on a 12 to 15 month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This role reports directly to the Finance Director and is responsible for the financial accounting, statutory compliance, and controllership activities of a diverse portfolio of EMEA legal entities across Ireland, the Nordics, Benelux, and Eastern Europe. The successful candidate will lead a small international team of finance professionals across multiple countries, ensuring accurate and timely US GAAP and Local GAAP reporting while driving process excellence, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced multinational environment. Key Responsibilities: Financial Reporting & Controllership • Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for assigned EMEA entities. • Ensure accurate and timely reporting under US GAAP. • Oversee local statutory reporting requirements and preparation of annual financial statements. • Manage US GAAP to Local GAAP reconciliations and statutory bridge analyses. • Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations and key accounting judgments. • Ensure compliance with AMD accounting policies, SOX requirements, internal controls and transfer pricing agreements. • Partner closely with Corporate Accounting and Shared Services teams on accounting and reporting matters. Statutory Compliance & External Reporting • Oversee statutory audits for assigned EMEA entities. • Coordinate with external auditors, local advisors, tax teams, and legal teams. • Ensure timely filing of statutory financial statements and regulatory submissions including R&D tax credits and grants. • Monitor changes in local accounting and regulatory requirements across the region. Team Leadership • Lead and develop a geographically dispersed team comprising: • 2 direct reports in Dublin • 1 direct report in Spain • 1 direct report in Finland • Provide coaching, mentorship, and technical accounting guidance. • Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture across multiple locations. Process Improvement & Automation • Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate accounting processes. • Drive adoption of best practices across the EMEA accounting organization. • Leverage SAP S/4HANA, BlackLine, Workiva, Power BI, AI tools, and other technologies to improve efficiency and reporting quality. • Support broader EMEA finance transformation initiatives and organizational projects. Business Partnership & Special Projects • Partner with Finance, Tax, Payroll, Treasury, Legal, HR, and Operations stakeholders. • Support legal entity restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, and business expansion projects as required. • Lead or contribute to ad hoc accounting, compliance, and operational improvement projects. • Act as a trusted advisor to senior finance leadership on EMEA accounting matters. Desired Qualifications & Experience: • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent). • Big 4 audit training is required. • Significant post-qualification experience within a multinational environment. • Strong technical accounting expertise across US GAAP and Local GAAP reporting. • Proven experience managing statutory audits and regulatory compliance in multiple European jurisdictions. • Experience leading and developing international teams. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. • Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies. • Advanced knowledge of SAP S/4HANA. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Preferred Experience: • Experience within the technology or semiconductor industry. • Exposure to SOX compliance frameworks. • Experience with BlackLine, Workiva, Power BI, automation tools, and AI-enabled finance solutions. • Experience supporting legal entity rationalization, integration, or transformation projects. Key Attributes: • Strong leadership presence and people management capability. • Highly organized with excellent attention to detail. • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced global organization. • Collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset. • Comfortable balancing strategic initiatives with operational execution. • Continuous improvement and automation focused. #LI-SF1 #LI-Hybrid Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy.