Accounting Manager

Team Introduction

The AMS global accounting team is part of the Accounting and Reporting team. Our team covers the general accounting functions in the US, Canada and LATAM. We are the owners of GL accounting and oversee the month end closing process. We work across various accounting projects and provide technical support. We also support the year end reporting and audit inquiries as required.

We are seeking a highly driven accounting manager to support our rapidly growing Americas region, including US, Canada and LATAM. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and external auditors to provide valuable insights to support business operations. You will help to maintain an accounting policy manual on new accounting standards issued by the authorities to determine the impact on the company and implement new accounting standards, as required.

You will be responsible for general accounting functions across the Americas region.

• Lead and support daily accounting and financial operations, with a strong focus on reporting accuracy and completeness.
• Drive timely and accurate completion of financial reporting deliverables, including coordination with external and internal auditors.
• Perform accounting analysis on new product launches, new business models, and accounting policy changes, and assess reporting implications.
• Stay current with evolving accounting standards and industry practices; evaluate operational and reporting impact of changes.
• Research and assess accounting implications of new business initiatives in collaboration with Tik Tok’s global accounting teams.
• Partner with global accounting and reporting teams to operationalize complex transactions and ensure consistent global reporting.
• Collaborate with tax and reporting teams to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal reporting requirements.
• Translate complex accounting guidance into operational processes, including assessing internal control design and effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes and implement best practices.

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, audit, or technical accounting (multinational company experience preferred).
• Solid experience in preparing and reviewing financial statements and related disclosures under U.S. GAAP; IFRS exposure a plus.
• Strong technical knowledge in revenue recognition, consolidation, and complex transactions.
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with business, engineering, and global finance teams to operationalize accounting requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Demonstrated track record in process improvement and/or implementing scalable reporting solutions.

• Strong knowledge of Financial reporting (US GAAP & IFRS), basic knowledge of tax provision.
• Experience with SOX compliance, internal controls over financial reporting, and control remediation.
• Familiarity with large ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, or Net Suite) and reporting tools.
• Prior experience in a multinational or fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to clearly document accounting conclusions and reporting processes.
• Prior experience in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) industry.

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