Manager technical accounting & external reporting

Join ASML as a Trusted Advisor in Technical Accounting & External Reporting

Introduction to the job

As a manager in technical accounting & external reporting, your mission is to be a trusted advisor who assures compliance, supports quality decision-making, drives risk mitigation, and thinks in solutions to help ASML reach its full potential. As a fast-closing, listed company in both the US (NASDAQ) and the Netherlands (AEX), ASML must ensure that its ambitious business objectives are met in compliance with SOX, US GAAP, IFRS, and other laws and regulations, while maintaining efficient and compliant processes. As a business partner, you will work with senior stakeholders (up to the CFO) inside and outside the Finance department and provide advice for quality decision-making using in-depth expertise, supporting art-of-the possible. In your role, you will ensure compliance with external reporting requirements, including both our US GAAP and IFRS annual reports. Furthermore, you will be responsible for setting policies and providing best practices to ensure effective, efficient and compliant execution of operational activities.

Role and responsibilities

You will join the Accounting Expert Advisory team, which is part of the ASML Finance organization, operating in a dynamic environment where learning, commitment, business partnering, flexibility, and continuous improvement are top of mind. The Finance department is responsible for driving cost effective transactional, fiscal and financial processes on a global scale, supporting business decisions, financial planning, action management, risk mitigation and maintaining appropriate corporate governance practices.

• Advise colleagues with the correct and consistent interpretation and implementation of US GAAP/IFRS standards.
• Determine the accounting impact of significant sales and procurement deals by being part of different account teams as well as the project team in case of acquisition or other significant strategic projects.
• Take ownership of Integrated Reporting of ASML Holding NV (US GAAP and IFRS), as well as interim IFRS reporting, and review our quarterly Consolidated financial statements and earnings releases (US GAAP).
• Be responsible for accounting policies through the accounting manual and position papers and set our Sarbanes-Oxley scoping and control framework.
• Provide a second level of oversight over accounting compliance and give trainings throughout the organization.
• Communicate with Audit Committee, Disclosure Committee, and Internal Control Committee and assist with the external auditor regarding technical accounting related topics.
• Encourage continuous improvement and embedding compliant accounting in ASML’s processes.

Education and experience

• Master's degree with a completed RA (or equivalent).
• 10+ years of experience at one of the big 4 audit firms (including managerial experience).
• Knowledge and experience with US GAAP and IFRS.
• Knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the requirements as result thereof (preferred).
• Experience with/knowledge of continuous monitoring and data analytics (preferred).

Skills

• Ability to work in an informal environment.
• Curiosity and continuous learning mindset.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Team player mentality.
• Strong communication skills.
• Hands-on attitude.

What ASML offers

ASML creates the conditions that enable you to realize your full potential. We provide state-of-the-art facilities, opportunities to develop your talents, international career opportunities, a stimulating and inspiring environment, and most of all, the commitment of a company that recognizes and rewards outstanding performance.

About Us

ASML is a leading supplier of lithography equipment, used by the world’s top chipmakers to print microchips that are increasingly powerful, fast and energy efficient. Working at ASML is inspiring, no matter what field you're in. That’s because we push the boundaries of technology: if it’s moving the world forward, chances are, we’re behind it. In fact, we’re probably a part of the electronic device you’re using right now.

We’re a global team of more than 32,000 people from 122 different nationalities and counting. Headquartered in Europe’s top tech hub, the Brainport Eindhoven region in the Netherlands, our operations are spread across Europe, Asia and the US.