Head of Financial Controls & Governance - AMS (San Jose) - Accounting & Reporting

Senior Manager, Financial Controls & Governance - AMS (San Jose) - Accounting & Reporting

Location:

San Jose

Team:

Finance

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Code:

A191064

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Responsibilities

The Accounting & Reporting team sets accounting rules and financial accounting dimensions, closes and consolidates the group's books, and checks accounting quality. We drive integration between business and finance, oversee internal controls relevant to financial disclosure, and prepare tax, financial, and management statements aligned with audit needs.We support a rapidly expanding global portfolio of legal entities and business models, which means continuously adapting accounting frameworks to new products, revenue streams, and regulatory jurisdictions while maintaining strict compliance and data accuracy at scale.You will build and own the financial foundation that underpins every business decision at ByteDance, ensuring the integrity of the numbers that guide a global enterprise.About the RoleWe are looking for a seasoned financial professional to join our Financial Controls & Governance function . This is a high-impact role at the intersection of financial reporting, IT controls, and audit readiness — requiring both strategic vision and hands‑on execution in a fast‑moving, complex environment.

• Financial Reporting & IT Controls Governance- Build and continuously enhance the financial reporting controls framework, covering key financial processes, financial disclosures, and the related IT environment
• Develop and maintain control standards, risk and control matrices (RCMs), process documentation, testing workpapers, and evidence requirements
• Assess risks related to system access, change management, data interfaces, automated controls, system-generated reports, and data integrity
• Partner with Technology, Security, Data, Platform, and Business teams to translate financial and audit requirements into practical, implementable control solutions
• Drive the systemization, automation, and platformization of key controls
• Audit Collaboration & Issue Management- Lead planning and coordination of controls-related workstreams across group audits, statutory audits, and internal audits
• Proactively identify audit scope, key systems, and potential risks; drive remediation efforts ahead of formal testing
• Facilitate control assessments, testing execution, deficiency classification, and impact analysis
• Collaborate with existing internal control and business teams to drive remediation; provide professional judgment and sign-off on financial reporting, disclosure, and IT control matters
• Establish rigorous documentation and review standards to ensure materials are accurate, complete, well-structured, and traceable
• Escalate significant issues or matters that may impact financial reporting or audit conclusions in a timely manner

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in IT audit, financial reporting controls, or accounting advisory
• Public accounting background and relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA, CIA) preferred
• Deep understanding of financial reporting, internal controls, and external audit requirements; solid knowledge of IT controls and system risk, with demonstrated precision of judgment across varied scenarios
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese as the team needs to review and interpret official audit reports issued by Chinese regulatory authorities in both languages; Fluency in written and spoken Chinese is needed to manage stakeholders in China market

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to balance risk, compliance, operational efficiency, and business realities — translating compliance requirements into pragmatic, scalable solutions while proactively identifying risk
• Strong communication and influencing skills; comfortable engaging with cross-functional partners including Technology, Product, Security, and Data teams
• Experience working in complex, multi-system, and rapidly evolving environments; familiarity with the technology or internet industry preferred

Job Information

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $189800 - $360000 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 Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are 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 enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, 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. 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

ByteDance 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 ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. 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.

Reasonable Accommodation

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