Manager, Accounting

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain helps our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. This role partners with finance, operations, tax, treasury, and external auditors to ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies while providing meaningful financial insight to management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for corporate accounting areas, ensuring timely and accurate completion of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting deliverables.
• Review and analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigate variances, and communicate key findings to senior finance leadership.
• Oversee general ledger activity, corporate allocations, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and other corporate accounting areas as assigned.
• Develop, maintain, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company requirements.
• Support external and internal audit requests, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and explanations for accounting conclusions.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff by setting priorities, reviewing work, providing feedback, and supporting professional growth.
• Partner with FP&A, tax, treasury, procurement, and operations teams to resolve accounting matters and support business initiatives.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, including automation, standardization, and improved use of accounting systems and reporting tools.
• Support special projects, system implementations, mergers and acquisitions, or other corporate finance initiatives.
• Support automation and process improvement initiatives within the accounting organization.
• Contribute to the standardization and documentation of recurring accounting processes.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience with month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting practices.
• Experience supervising, leading, or mentoring accounting professionals.
• Proficiency with enterprise accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting matters to non-accounting stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA certification.
• Public accounting experience or experience working with external auditors.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, Workday, Hyperion, or similar accounting and reporting systems.
• Experience in a publicly traded company or SOX-controlled environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with process automation or data analytics tools.

Why Join Onto Innovation?

At Onto Innovation, we believe your work should matter—and so should your well-being. That’s why we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. From health, dental, and vision coverage to life and disability insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with employer match, we’ve got you covered. You’ll also enjoy access to our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), wellness initiatives, and cutting-edge tools—all within a collaborative, inclusive culture where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Compensation & Growth

• Base Salary Range:

$115,200.00 - $172,800.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.

• Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.

Empowering Every Voice to Shape the Future:

Onto Innovation is committed to creating a workplace where every qualified candidate has an equal opportunity to succeed. We evaluate applicants based on skills, experience, and potential - without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe diversity of thought and background drives innovation and strengthens our team.

Important Note on Export Compliance

For certain positions requiring access to technical data, U.S. export licensing review may be necessary for applicants who are not U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or other protected persons under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).