Construction Accountant

Natcast (short for The National Center for the Advancement of Semiconductor Technology) is a new, purpose-built, non-profit entity created to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) consortium, established by the CHIPS Act of the U.S. government.

Working at Natcast represents an opportunity to help extend America’s leadership in semiconductor technology, significantly reduce the time and cost of moving from idea to commercialization, and build and sustain a semiconductor workforce development ecosystem.

These efforts to advance semiconductor technology and seed new industries built on the capabilities of a wide range of advanced chips hold the potential to benefit the country and the world for generations to come.

Construction Accountant

Tempe, AZ

In this role, you will be a key member of the Finance and Facilities teams at Natcast, responsible for the working with our facilities teams to track and manage fab construction costs. You will manage and report on all financial aspects of ongoing construction and fabrication projects and ensure all financial projects comply with industry standards and regulations relevant to the construction and fabrication sectors.

To thrive in this role, you must have strong accounting and financial analysis skills, attention to detail, and have in-depth experience in construction and semiconductor manufacturing. While this role is very collaborative, it also requires the ability to manage and own your work product, critically evaluate existing processes and build and create financial processes as needed.

Natcast is a purpose-built, non-profit entity established by the CHIPS Act to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) consortium. As a key component of the CHIPS and Science Act, Natcast is dedicated to advancing semiconductor R&D in the United States, convening government, industry, and academia to address the most challenging barriers to technological progress in the domestic semiconductor industry. This reflects a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the U.S. to drive innovation, set standards, and re-establish global leadership in semiconductor design and manufacturing.

The Construction Accountant plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial management and accounting of Natcast's facilities projects, supporting the organization's mission to drive innovation and strengthen the domestic semiconductor ecosystem. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the success of a mission-driven organization blending a non-profit culture with an entrepreneurial start-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Working under the direction of the Controller and CFO and working with the facilities team, own the financial management of our construction projects.

• Become an integral part of the facilities team, attending PMO meetings and working on-site during the multi-year construction of our Packaging and Prototyping facility

• Work closely with project managers and engineers to align financial management with operational activities.

• Provide strategic financial insights to aid in decision-making and project planning.

• Experience auditing accounting data, identifying errors, calculating accruals, allocations and other accounting related transactions

• Understand how to work under the governance of donor agreements

• Review and update Internal Control and Procedures, as well as financial policies

• Manage the financial aspects of a semiconductor fabrication facility construction project, meticulously tracking project costs, analyzing expenses, preparing financial reports, and collaborating with project managers to ensure the project stays within budget and meets financial goals while adhering to specific accounting standards relevant to the manufacturing industry

• Collaborate cross-functionally and become a business partner with lines of business. Must be able to learn how financial drivers impact financials.

• Experience in or interest in treasury management activities

• Additional duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in construction and fabrication industry accounting

• Proficiency in handling complex financial reports and work-in-progress accounting

• Process invoices from vendors and subcontractors related to construction activities

• Verify invoice accuracy against project contracts and purchase orders

• Prepare comprehensive project financial reports including cost breakdowns and cash flow projections

• Analyze data to identify trends and potential project related risks

• Present financial reports to project managers and senior management

• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation to comply with relevant accounting standards and regulations

• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and expectations

• Work closely with project managers to understand project timelines, milestones, and critical deliverables

• Provide financial insights and analysis to support informed decision-making through the construction process.

• An in-depth understanding of the procurement, accounting and the financial life cycle

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations

• High proficiency in Excel

• Attention to detail and accuracy in all work

• A history of building effective relationships with business partners

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Semiconductor design, innovation or manufacturing; manufacturing construction

• Experience implementing an ERP or other software solution

Natcast is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any protected attribute. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please let us know.

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