Accounting Operations Controller

Description The Accounting Operations Controller is a high impact high visibility leadership role in our Finance and Accounting organization at Power Integrations Inc, a publicly traded global semiconductor company.  This role requires strong project management skills and great attention to detail.  They will partner with the broader business both inside Finance as well as across multiple corporate departments, collaborating with Sales, Operations, Legal, IT, and HR to collect and incorporate new information on a regular basis to lead the monthly GL financial operations close and reporting processes.  The Accounting Operations Controller oversees global revenue recognition and cost accounting activities for the company. This role ensures accurate, compliant accounting for customer contracts, cost of goods sold (COGS), and inventory across worldwide operations, while supporting timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.  AI enablement is woven into the fabric of day to day operations accounting so we are looking for a senior accounting leader that can creatively leverage AI tools to improve finance department efficiency and work product quality. The Accounting Operations Controller will provide global technical accounting and operational guidance and mentorship to APAC and US staff for our close, consolidation and financial reporting processes, and will have responsibilities for preparing or reviewing financial analyses to support journal entries and reconciliations. Technical accounting research, drafting technical memos, and preparing SEC financial reporting disclosures are an aspect of the role and its responsibilities. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with hands-on operational experience in a fast-paced, global organization, coupled with advocacy for strong SOX controls and effective ICFR processes. Global Close & Financial Reporting  •    Lead general ledger close processes for the monthly, quarterly, and annual close •    Prepare / review journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analyses •    Draft technical accounting whitepapers to support the basis for unique transactions including M&A, special contracts and transactions, etc •    Support quarterly and annual financial reporting and disclosure processes for SEC filings •    Primary liaison to the external auditors and internal SOX audits •    Oversee global revenue recognition processes in compliance with ASC 606, including multiple performance obligations, variable consideration, rebates, credits, rights of return, and distributor arrangements. •    Review customer contracts and amendments in partnership with Sales and Legal to assess accounting implications and provide business partners with optimization advice. •    Ensure accurate revenue cut-off, deferred revenue, and contract asset/liability accounting across regions. •    Maintain revenue recognition policies, procedures, and supporting documentation. •    Oversee…