TikTok

Accounting Manager

TikTok$105K — $244K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 7 years in financial reporting, audit, or technical accounting, ideally in a multinational.
  • Experience in preparing financial statements under U.S. GAAP; IFRS knowledge is a plus.
  • Strong technical skills in revenue recognition and complex transactions.
  • Proven cross-functional collaboration skills with business and finance teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily accounting and financial operations to ensure accurate reporting.
  • Ensure timely completion of financial reporting, coordinating with auditors.
  • Analyze accounting implications for new product launches and business models.
  • Keep up with evolving accounting standards and their operational impacts.
  • Research accounting implications of new business initiatives worldwide.
  • Collaborate with global accounting teams to handle complex transactions.
  • Translate accounting guidance into effective operational processes.

Benefits

  • Day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match.
  • Paid parental leave and disability coverage.
  • 10 paid holidays and 10 paid sick days.
  • 17 days of Paid Personal Time, increasing with tenure.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

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. Position Summary: 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. Responsibilities: - 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 TikTok'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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: - 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. Preferred Qualifications: - 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 NetSuite) 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.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $105600 - $244800 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect - and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

TikTok Accommodation

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at

About TikTok

TikTok is a social media app that allows users to create and share short videos. The app was launched in 2016 by Chinese tech company ByteDance. TikTok has become one of the most popular social media apps in the world, with over 1 billion active users. The app has been downloaded over 2 billion times worldwide. TikTok has faced controversy over its data privacy practices and its potential ties to the Chinese government. In 2020, the app faced a potential ban in the United States, but a deal was reached with Oracle and Walmart to create a new company called TikTok Global.
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1,750 employees
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Founded
2012

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