Accounting Manager - Mexico

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.

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

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.

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