Finance Senior Manager
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA
- Listed
- 3 days ago
Summary of Role
We are looking for a Finance Manager to support MIPS' IP Licensing and Tools businesses- core growth engines as we scale our RISC-V and Physical AI platform.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in IFRS revenue recognition and a strong understanding of how to align commercial deal structures with compliant accounting outcomes.
This is a hands-on finance leadership role, embedded in the business and influencing commercial and investment decisions.
Essential Responsibilities
Revenue & Contract Ownership
- Partner with Sales, Legal, and Finance to structure IP licensing and tools agreements
- Own end-to-end contract economics, including performance obligation assessment and revenue recognition under IFRS 15
- Ensure deal structures and revenue timing align with both commercial objectives and accounting requirements
Business Partnering
- Act as the primary finance partner for Product, Engineering, and Operations leaders
- Evaluate R&D investments, cost structures, and profitability across licensing and tools offerings
- Support pricing, deal strategies, and trade-off decisions with clear financial insights
Financial Leadership
- Lead end-to-end financial planning, forecasting, and performance management for the IP Licensing and Tools businesses
- Drive forecasting accuracy, operating cadence, variance analysis, and management reporting
- Proactively identify risks and opportunities and translate them into actionable recommendations
AI Enablement & Automation
- Drive automation across FP&A and contract workflows, leveraging AI to improve forecast accuracy, efficiency, and scalability while reducing manual, spreadsheet-driven processes
Other Responsibilities
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Required Qualifications
- CPA, MBA, or relevant master's degree
- 10+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, ideally in semiconductor IP licensing
- Deep expertise in IFRS 15 revenue recognition and contract structuring across complex technology arrangements
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and executive-level presentation skills
Additional information
All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.
No Recruitment Fee Policy: GlobalFoundries is committed to ethical and transparent hiring practices. Candidates will not be charged any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Any request for payment related to a GlobalFoundries employment opportunity is unauthorized and should be reported immediately. All legitimate recruitment communications are conducted exclusively through official GlobalFoundries channels. To report concerns or suspected recruitment fraud, please contact our Ethics & Compliance Office at or visit our official website.
The Ethics & Compliance mailbox is not a recruitment channel. CVs/resumes submitted to this mailbox will not be reviewed, processed, or considered for employment opportunities. Please apply through the official GlobalFoundries careers site only.
Expected Salary Range $146,000.00 - $254,000.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world's most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.
As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential.
All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law
From GlobalFoundries's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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