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 ResponsibilitiesRevenue & 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
- 5-8 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
Expected Salary Range$105,000.00 - $189,000.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
