Global Fab & Backend Controller

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Here’s the Gist:

As Global Fab & Backend Controller, you will be the key finance business partner to our Fab and Backend Operations leaders, championing financial discipline and operational excellence across Wolfspeed’s global manufacturing footprint. You’ll lead a team of analysts, own the budgeting and forecasting cycles, drive cost-reduction initiatives, and provide actionable insights that shape our financial success. This role is based out of our Mohawk Valley Fab in Marcy, NY.

The Day-to-Day:

• Partner with the Fab and Backend operations controllers to improve financial visibility and decision making though a deep understanding of the underlying financial dynamics within the factories
• Lead and develop a global team of finance analysts—standardizing processes, enhancing financial reporting, and elevating analytical capabilities
• Ownership of the quarterly, annual, and long-range budget processes, partnering with the Operations team to identify and lead cost-out initiatives to continually budget and deliver improved cost per wafer
• Build and maintain financial models in support of factory operations, including cost roadmaps, factory labor models, ROI analyses, and valuation models in support of strategic initiatives
• Oversee the monthly accounting close process including budget to actual spend analysis and approving any necessary journal entries
• Identify strategic opportunities to improve the company’s operational and financial performance, provide analysis to support those recommendations, and work to implement necessary changes to achieve success

This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Qualifications):

• BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline; CPA, CMA, or MBA a plus
• 10+ years of experience in Accounting & Finance roles
• Deep expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling (Excel mastery required; experience with SAP ERP a plus)
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to translate complex data into clear business insights
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; track record of influencing cross-functional stakeholders
• Prior semiconductor experience (highly preferred)

This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.

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The posted salary range is what Wolfspeed reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual pay for a hired applicant will be determined based on the individual’s job-relevant qualifications, experience, and other determinative factors. In the event it is determined that a different job level upon hire is warranted then that range will be communicated to the hired applicant as soon as reasonably practicable.