Technical Accounting Manager

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 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.

This individual, working in Shanghai and reporting to the Corporate Accounting team in Cupertino, 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. The position involves significant interaction with senior financial and business management.

<h3>Minimum Qualifications</h3>7 years of progressive experience, including people management experience

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent

CPA or equivalent

Experience with U.S. GAAP technical research and analysis for a broad range of accounting topics, including revenue, inventory, fixed assets, consolidation, and contingencies

Given the location of this position, the ideal candidate must be able to work independently with limited day-to-day supervision or direction

<h3>Preferred Qualifications</h3>9-10+ years of progressive experience from public accounting and/or large public companies, preferably focused on the technology industry

IFRS experience

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