Accounting Manager - Los Angeles (Spanish Speaker)

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 and experienced Accounting Manager/Senior Manager to lead the accounting operations for TikTok s Mexico entity. This role will be responsible for establishing and scaling accounting processes to support TikTok s growing operations in Mexico, with a focus on ensuring compliance with local regulations while supporting business growth.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technology or e-commerce companies, with deep knowledge of Mexican accounting standards and tax regulations. You will be the primary accounting leader for our Mexico operations, working closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

Responsibilities:

• Accounting Operations Leadership: Lead the day-to-day accounting operations for TikTok s Mexico entity, including general ledger management, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Process Establishment & Optimization: Design, implement, and optimize accounting processes and internal controls to support TikTok s operations in Mexico.
• Technical Accounting: Research and apply technical accounting standards (IFRS and Mexican GAAP) to complex transactions and new business initiatives.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with business teams, legal, tax, and treasury to support business initiatives and ensure accounting implications are properly addressed.
• External Partner Management: Manage relationships with local accounting firms, tax advisors, and auditors to ensure compliance with local requirements.
• Audit Coordination: Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure timely completion of audit requests and address any audit findings.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with Mexican tax regulations and work closely with the tax team on tax planning and compliance matters and stay current with changes in Mexican accounting standards, tax laws, and regulatory requirements. Minimum Qualifications:
• Education: BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent professional certification required.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience in technology, e-commerce, or fast-paced multinational companies.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of Mexican GAAP and IFRS, experience with financial statement preparation and local statutory reporting, and proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.
• Industry Experience: Minimum 3+ years in technology, internet, or e-commerce industry.
• Language: Bilingual proficiency (written and verbal) in Spanish and English for seamless collaboration with local Mexico finance teams and global accounting stakeholders.
• Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, experience working with cross-border teams and managing external partners, system implementation and process optimization experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Local Expertise: Deep understanding of Mexican business environment, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Multinational Experience: Experience working in multinational corporations with complex intercompany transactions.
• System Knowledge: Experience with Oracle, SAP, or similar ERP systems.