Technical Accounting Manager

Overview

Do you love thinking analytically? Are you passionate about using your financial knowledge to navigate complex challenges? Just as our customers find value in Apple products, the Finance group finds value for both Apple and its shareholders. As part of this group, you’ll play an integral role in ensuring our day-to-day financial health. You and your team will support Apple’s growth, both top and bottom line, by applying the same level of innovation toward financial matters as we do toward our products and services.

Finance is essential to upholding our global commitment to excellence, and it is directly responsible for shaping the company’s future. Join us, and you’ll have a meaningful role in continuing Apple’s legacy of efficiency and success.

As a member of the Technical Accounting team, you will partner closely with our creative and groundbreaking finance and business teams to ensure they are provided with top-notch accounting guidance to drive the business forward. You will have the opportunity to advise on a broad range of business issues and continually improve our operational and financial processes.

• Perform technical research and document accounting conclusions for complex transactions.
• Establish, document, and educate others on Apple-wide accounting policies.
• Support cross-functional implementation of new accounting policies, serving as the accounting subject matter expert.
• Participate in close-related accounting reviews and analyses.

• 7 years of progressive experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• CPA or equivalent

• 8-9 years of progressive experience from public accounting and/or large public companies, preferably focused on the technology industry.
• Experience with U.S. GAAP technical research and analysis for a broad range of accounting topics, including inventory, fixed assets, consolidation, contingencies, revenue recognition and software capitalization. IFRS experience a plus.
• Ability to perform technical research on complex matters and effectively communicate accounting issues to business partners, ensuring that relevant accounting issues are identified, debated, and resolved
• Excellent documentation skills—clear, concise, detailed, and accurate.
• Strong ability to explain technical concepts and articulate your expert opinion at all levels within Apple
• Strong ability to build relationships and work directly with senior executives.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,300 and $263,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including:
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note:

Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.