Management Accountant

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Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, GBR
In-Office
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Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Supports monthly financial close, prepares journal entries and reconciliations, maintains accurate financial records, contributes to internal and statutory reporting, assists auditors, ensures accounting controls and compliance, and improves finance processes. The role requires collaboration across business functions, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Summary Generated by Built In

The power to make it real.

At Wolfspeed, we believe the most powerful innovations are created by people who care deeply about what they build and why it matters. As the leader in silicon carbide technology, we are enabling a more sustainable, electrified future, one breakthrough at a time.

Our team at Wolfspeed is bold, modern, and relentlessly focused on execution. We are building the foundation for the next decades of innovation and we're looking for people who are ready to help shape it.

This role plays a critical part in Wolfspeed's mission to scale world-class silicon carbide technology safely, reliably, and sustainably. As a Management Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting the monthly financial close process, maintaining accurate financial records and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, and providing key financial information to support business decision-making and reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting schedules, with a focus on areas including cash, warranties, leases, prepayments, and accruals.
  • Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate variances, and collaborate with stakeholders across the business to ensure the accuracy of financial transactions.
  • Support the preparation of internal financial reporting, statutory accounts, and audit requirements, ensuring deadlines are met and documentation is maintained.
  • Partner with internal and external auditors to support compliance with accounting policies, controls, and reporting requirements.
  • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and control environments, while contributing to finance-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
  • Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
  • 2-3 years' experience in a Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, or similar accounting role.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, including GAAP, and experience preparing financial reconciliations and journal entries.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with financial systems and automated accounting platforms.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret large volumes of financial data.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions.
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with SAP.
  • Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and compliance requirements.
  • Experience supporting statutory audits and working within a publicly traded or multinational organisation.
Why Wolfspeed?

At Wolfspeed, we believe the most meaningful work happens when innovation and purpose come together. As the global leader in silicon carbide technology, we are powering the future of energy, enabling cleaner transportation, more efficient power systems, and solutions that make a lasting impact on how the world works. But our success is not driven by technology alone. It's driven by people.

Just as we take ownership of our technology leadership, we take accountability for how we show up for our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve. That's how we power the future, together.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Professional accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent
  • 2-3 years of experience in management accounting, financial accounting, or a similar accounting role
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, including GAAP
  • Experience preparing financial reconciliations and journal entries
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Experience working with financial systems and automated accounting platforms
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining accuracy
  • Experience working with SAP
  • Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley controls and compliance requirements
  • Experience supporting statutory audits
  • Experience in a publicly traded or multinational organization

Cree Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is often described as fair or decent in technician and operator roles. Compensation in some project management and security supervision roles is characterized as good.
  • Healthcare Strength Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA, FSA, and HRA options, plus EAP support. Wellness resources are highlighted alongside core health plans.
  • Parental & Family Support The package includes six weeks of paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Leave applies to new birth, adoption, and foster placement.

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The Company
HQ: Racine, WI
2,773 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

Cree | Wolfspeed is the global leader in silicon carbide technology and production, leading the worldwide transition from silicon to silicon carbide. Our product portfolio provides disruptive technology solutions that support a more efficient, sustainable future including electric vehicles, fast charging, 5G, power supplies, renewable energy and storage, as well as aerospace and defense. Our people are dedicated to driving a significant shift in the technology sector and creating a global semiconductor powerhouse. For additional product and Company information, visit www.cree.com.

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