What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Accounting Manager - TikTok USDS position at TikTok USDS Joint Venture?
Responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced and driven Technical Accounting Manager to join our growing finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical accounting, especially in External Audit, and be comfortable navigating complex business scenarios to provide well-grounded technical accounting insights.
This role requires excellent communication skills, as you will interact with various stakeholders across Global and US departments and regions. You will be involved in the accounting operations of our US, UK and AU entities, and play an important role in external audits and other special accounting projects. The ability to clearly articulate accounting impacts and collaborate effectively across functions is key to success in this position.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate closely with business teams to evaluate business scenarios and document appropriate technical accounting treatments for external audit purposes.
• Analyze complex business transactions and provide accounting treatment evaluation in compliance with local and international accounting standards (US GAAP & IFRS).
• Assist Month End Closing processes for US, UK and AU entities, ensuring compliance with regional requirements and coordination with local teams.
• Manage the preparation and coordination of the annual external audits.
• Work with the USDS Accounting Lead on cross-functional special projects, including accounting policy updates, system improvements, and internal control enhancements.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders, translating accounting implications into business-friendly language.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s or Master degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• CPA or equivalent certification.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP).
• Proven ability to explain complex technical accounting issues to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills — must be proactive, clear, and collaborative.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior experience in UK and Australian accounting is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and understanding of TMT industry practices and reporting processes.
About USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.
On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
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.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS 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 https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $96000 - $215967 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.
We are looking for an experienced and driven Technical Accounting Manager to join our growing finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical accounting, especially in External Audit, and be comfortable navigating complex business scenarios to provide well-grounded technical accounting insights.
This role requires excellent communication skills, as you will interact with various stakeholders across Global and US departments and regions. You will be involved in the accounting operations of our US, UK and AU entities, and play an important role in external audits and other special accounting projects. The ability to clearly articulate accounting impacts and collaborate effectively across functions is key to success in this position.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate closely with business teams to evaluate business scenarios and document appropriate technical accounting treatments for external audit purposes.
• Analyze complex business transactions and provide accounting treatment evaluation in compliance with local and international accounting standards (US GAAP & IFRS).
• Assist Month End Closing processes for US, UK and AU entities, ensuring compliance with regional requirements and coordination with local teams.
• Manage the preparation and coordination of the annual external audits.
• Work with the USDS Accounting Lead on cross-functional special projects, including accounting policy updates, system improvements, and internal control enhancements.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders, translating accounting implications into business-friendly language.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s or Master degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• CPA or equivalent certification.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP).
• Proven ability to explain complex technical accounting issues to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills — must be proactive, clear, and collaborative.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior experience in UK and Australian accounting is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and understanding of TMT industry practices and reporting processes.
About USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.
On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
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.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS 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 https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $96000 - $215967 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.
Salary : $96,000 - $215,967