Accountant 3

The Impact You’ll Make

At Lam, as an Accountant, you're central to managing and enhancing our accounting systems. With a keen eye for detail, you interpret financial reporting requirements, balance the books, and ensure accuracy of profit and loss, cash flow, income, and balance sheet statements. Your expertise extends to monthly report generation, supporting informed decision making. You contribute to Lam's financial accuracy and compliance.

What You’ll Do

Assist with preparation of the audit engagement planning, including risk assessment and audit scope development, as necessary.

Perform walkthroughs with process owners to identify key processes and controls, as well as identify gaps.

Plan, develop, and execute audit programs to adequately identify and assess risks.

Prepare audit documentation in a clear, concise, and timely manner consistent with the project milestones.

Design and execute data analytics procedures to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.

Develop and implement data analytics, including data scripting, to support operational audits, investigations, and continuous monitoring.

Establish automated methods to analyze large data sets for outliers, irregularities, patterns, and trends, and evaluate control effectiveness.

Implement continuous monitoring techniques using data analytics tools.

Develop reporting, visualizations, and dashboards to communicate results, including risks and audit findings.

Stay updated with industry best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory changes in data analytics and internal auditing.

Provide support and guidance to other team members on data analytics tools and techniques.

Perform Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Controls IT testing, and review testing procedures performed by other team members.

Who We’re Looking For

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Management, or a relevant field.

A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in relevant areas of Data Analytics, external or internal audit, and IT audit.

Relevant professional certification (CISA, CISSP, CPA, CIA, etc.) or MBA.

Proficiency in data analytics tools and software (e.g., ACL (Galvanize), IDEA, SQL, Python etc ).

Prior experience in public accounting or Internal Audit or other Finance or Accounting functions in a multinational company.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely to stakeholders.

High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and can work well both independently and in a team.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present audit results at various levels of management.

Intellectual curiosity.

Ability to adhere to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as outlined in the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) mandated by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Must be able to speak, read, and write in English. Other languages, such as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean are a plus.

Ability to travel up to 30 percent internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

IT audit experience including, but not limited to, Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT General Controls (ITGCs), and IT Application Controls (ITACs).

Forensic accounting, fraud, and/or investigations experience.

Knowledge of internal controls, the COSO internal control framework, SOX 404 requirements, US GAAP, and the Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).

Ability to effectively analyze large data sets, and leverage, contribute, and improve the data analytics library.  Prior experience with analytical applications such as ACL, IDEA, or PowerBI is a plus.

Knowledge and experience of testing IT general and application controls and experience with SAP financials is a plus.

Our Commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.