Senior Accountant, GAOC
Qualcomm · Posted Sep 28
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm's Controllership Team operates the Global Accounting Operations Center (GAOC), leading global closing and reporting activities across General Accounting, Treasury, Receivables, Cash & Banking, Payments, Intercompany, Fixed Assets, and Payroll. The team is focused on applying AI, automation, advanced analytics, and audit technologies to transform finance operations at scale. The Senior Accountant will lead US GAAP general accounting, month-end close, ledger analysis, and SOX/IFRS audit support while driving intelligent process improvements and data-driven insights.
What you will do
- Lead US GAAP general accounting using advanced AI tools and automation platforms to ensure accuracy and efficiency in all entries and documentation.
- Oversee month-end close, including journal preparation, posting, ledger and trial balance review, and variance analysis, utilizing AI for process optimization and meeting business deadlines.
- Maintain and analyze the general ledger, applying analytics and AI-driven tools for revenue and cost recognition; perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations per Qualcomm policy.
- Act as a subject matter expert for designated accounts, providing insight through automated analysis and reporting.
- Prepare and remediate quarterly balance sheet analyses using AI-powered review solutions.
- Deliver timely HQ and ad hoc reports, leveraging automation for accuracy and efficiency.
- Recommend, design, and implement improvements to ledger systems and workflows, emphasizing automation and AI-assisted standardization.
- Support local controllership during audits with automated documentation and compliance in local GAAP and international accounting standards.
- Ensure compliance with Internal Audit and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, integrating AI-driven control and monitoring where possible.
- Maintain a flexible approach to additional duties, encouraging adaptability and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Automation & Process Optimization: Lead the deployment of RPA and AI-based workflow solutions to streamline and innovate accounting operations.
- AI & Machine Learning: Utilize artificial intelligence for forecasting, anomaly detection, and process enhancements across all accounting cycles.
- Advanced Analytics: Employ analytics platforms (Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Excel) for data interpretation and decision support, integrating AI tools for deeper insights.
- Audit Excellence: Deliver audit-ready documentation and support, incorporating AI for SOX, IFRS, and process design.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- CPA or Chartered Accountant degree in Finance/Accounting, with 4–8 years’ experience in a multi-GAAP, shared service environment.
- Hands-on experience with Oracle and SAP GA modules, and demonstrated ability to leverage ERP and AI solutions.
- Exceptional English communication skills, with emphasis on presenting analytics and AI-derived insights.
- Proven ability to learn and adapt to new standards, processes, and technologies rapidly, especially in AI and automation.
- Strong organizational and prioritization abilities; detail-oriented and skilled at data-driven decision-making.
- Flexible, collaborative, and innovative mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement through technology.
- Professional interpersonal skills; effective communicator and team player in a technology-driven environment.
- Comfortable achieving results against quantitative and qualitative performance metrics, utilizing automation where possible.
- Advanced IT skills, including Excel and Outlook, plus experience in AI and analytics platforms.
- Bachelor's degree.
- 4+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related work experience.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in a large multinational company preferred.
- Preferred: CPA certification and demonstrated proficiency in AI-driven Record-to-Report (R2R) activities.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including mobile processors, 5G, and on-device artificial intelligence. The company designs and markets digital communications products, semiconductor solutions, and system software used globally across smartphones, automotive solutions, IoT devices, and computing systems. Through extensive R&D and intellectual property licensing, Qualcomm powers a highly interconnected and smarter world.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 50000+ employees
- Founded
- 1985
- Location
- San Diego, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $53M raised
- 2018-11-01Grant
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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