Manager, Accounting

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA

38d•$117,300 - $175,900•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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
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

Nice To Haves

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

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