Qualcomm

Manager, Accounting

Qualcomm$117K — $175K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 6+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related work experience.
  • 2+ years in a leadership role within a large matrixed organization.
  • Experience with advanced tools like Tableau, Oracle, TM1, and Salesforce Billing is a plus.
  • CPA certification or equivalent with audit experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Build business acumen on Qualcomm's products and pricing processes.
  • Partner with pricing teams on incentive contracts and drive quarterly financial reviews.
  • Act as subject matter expert for Hardware incentives, advising on ASC 606 guidance.
  • Manage quarter-end close processes, including journal entry oversight.
  • Oversee governance across revenue processes, including SOX compliance.
  • Manage the accounts receivable function, including billing and collections.
  • Present DSO trends and risk insights to executive leadership.

Benefits

  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting work-life balance.
  • Focus on continuous improvement and learning new tools.
Full Job Description
General Summary:

Excellent opportunity to join Qualcomm's Hardware, Software, Subscription and Services Revenue Team in a leadership role, with oversight for receivables and Hardware incentives / rebates. This role serves as an accounting leader, partnering closely with global cross-functional accounting, finance and business teams. The Manager will support end-to-end process design and execution across receivables and Hardware incentives to ensure scalable, compliant and efficient operations.

This role requires full-time onsite work in San Diego, CA (5 days per week).

**This role is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree.
• 6+ years of Accounting, Finance, or related work experience.

*Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master's = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

Key responsibilities:
  • Build and continuously deepen business acumen on Qualcomm's products, key customers and pricing processes
  • Partner directly with pricing teams to review and advise on incentive contracts and deal proposals; drive and present quarterly financial reviews to finance leadership
  • Act as the accounting subject matter expert for Hardware incentives, ensuring appropriate application of ASC 606 guidance and providing clear recommendations on complex incentive arrangements
  • Own and drive quarter-end close processes for the Hardware revenue team, including oversight of journal entry preparation and review, risk identification, and resolution to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
  • Provide oversight and governance across key revenue processes, including incentive claim processing, revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and SOX compliance; ensure controls are effective and scalable
  • Manage the accounts receivable function for QCT and emerging businesses, including oversight of billing, collections, credit risk management, and dispute resolution; partner closely with the Hyderabad accounting team to drive execution and accountability
  • Synthesize and present DSO trends, customer aging, and risk insights to executive leadership, ensuring proactive identification of issues and clear action plans
  • Own and enhance the accounts receivable forecasting process, driving improvements in accuracy, predictability, and transparency; partner with Treasury to support cash flow planning and capital allocation decisions
  • Drive end-to-end process transformation across revenue, billing, and collections by identifying gaps, standardizing processes, and implementing scalable solutions aligned with SOX and regulatory requirements
  • Champion the use of automation, AI, and advanced analytics to modernize financial operations, improve efficiency, and deliver actionable insights that support business decision-making


A successful candidate will possess the following characteristics:
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with global and cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial concepts to diverse audiences
  • Strong time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Continuous improvement mindset and comfortable learning new tools and systems
  • Experience leveraging AI, automation or advanced analytics tools to enhance accounting processes, reporting or business insights
  • End-to-end process orientation with demonstrated analytical thinking, project management, and problem-solving skills
  • Supportive of an inclusive, knowledge-sharing, team-focused culture
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively coach and develop team members


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related degree
  • 6+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related work experience
  • 2+ years experience working in a large matrixed organization
  • 2+ years in a leadership role


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 9+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related work experience
  • Working knowledge of Tableau, Oracle, TM1 and Salesforce Billing is a plus
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • CPA certification or country equivalent with audit experience


*Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master's = 1 year, Doctorate = 2 years) of work experience.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$117,300.00 - $175,900.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm Ventures is the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated. Founded in 2000, Qualcomm Ventures is a corporate venture capital fund with over 150 active portfolio companies and more than 20 exits over a billion dollars, including 99 Taxis, Cruise Automation, Fitbit, Invensense, NQ Mobile, Waze, and more. As a global investor, Qualcomm Ventures helps connect entrepreneurs to the resources, relationships, and deep industry expertise they need to succeed in the mobile technology ecosystem.

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Industry
Net Income
$6.7 billion
Founded
1985
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
$26.6 billion
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