Enterprise Internal Control Partner - Finance - Los Angeles

Enterprise Internal Control Partner - Finance - Los Angeles

Location: Los Angeles

Employment Type: Regular

Job Code: A239212

Responsibilities

About the team The Internal Control team is responsible for performing risk identification and assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across TikTok global functions. The team's mission is to be a trusted advisor and add tangible value to the company through insightful and comprehensive risk management practices and proactive internal controls advisory support.

1. Deeply participate in group level and US Statutory Audit and compliance projects. Act as the primary liaison with external auditors (e.g., Big 4) to manage planning, progress, and issue defense for high-quality delivery.

2. Build and refine the Risk Control Matrix (RCM). Execute walkthroughs and Tests of Effectiveness (ToE), delivering high-quality workpapers to meet potential compliance standards.

3. Analyze end-to-end business and financial workflows to identify key risks. Design and implement process improvements that balance risk control with operational efficiency.

4. Partner with tech teams to implement IT General and Application Controls, driving automated and system-based risk management solutions.

5. Drive cross-department collaboration, ensure end-to-end execution with closed-loop delivery, and empower the global teams to grow together.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree or above.

2. Deep hands-on experience with US Statutory Audits, external auditor management, US GAAP and PCAOB standards.

3. Strong command of RCM methodologies and testing. Practical experience in both business controls and IT controls (ITGC/ITAC).

4. Proficient in English and Mandarin for the purpose of reviewing, analyzing, and assessing system setting and content published in both English and Mandarin language.

5. Skilled at synthesizing information and aligning internal management with external auditors in complex scenarios.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Advantageous to have 5+ years of experience in internal control/audit at a multinational corporation or consulting firms.

2. Results-driven with strong project management skills. Quick to identify bottlenecks, propose systemic solutions, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

3. High ethical standards, strong sense of responsibility, and a proactive attitude.

4. SOX readiness experience is highly preferred.

Job Information

For Pay TransparencyCompensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $115520 - $273600 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

About TikTok

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.

Why Join Us

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.

TikTok Accommodation

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us.