Director, Technical Accounting

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Technical Accounting is a key leader of the Corporate Accounting Practices and Reporting group. This role is responsible for:
Preparing and filing quarterly, annual, and other financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Collaborating closely with Qualcomm’s business units and corporate functions to determine and document the proper accounting treatment of complex and/or new types of transactions.
Leading projects to assist and advise business units and corporate functions on accounting for acquisitions and dispositions, implementing new accounting guidance, etc.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical accounting and financial reporting, including 5+ years of experience in a Big Four accounting firm. This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently, and the capability to influence key organizational decisions.
This role requires full-time onsite work in San Diego, CA (5 days per week).

This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 10+ years of Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in tech industry, XBRL tagging and aptitude for systems (e.g., WDesk, Oracle, HFM, Microsoft) and accounting process flows.
• 5+ years in a Big Four Accounting firm.
• CPA Certification or country equivalent.
• Experience working in a large matrixed organization.
• Technical leadership role with or without direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and filing quarterly, annual, and other financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
• Collaborating closely with Qualcomm’s business units and corporate functions to determine and document the proper accounting treatment of complex and/or new types of transactions.
• Leading projects to assist and advise business units and corporate functions on accounting for acquisitions and dispositions, implementing new accounting guidance, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees