Financial Management and Analysis

Tencent; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 81,100 - 151,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) Plan

15-25 days of vacation per year

Job summary

Tencent is seeking a Financial Manager for its North America Finance Center in Palo Alto, California. This position focuses on compliance, cash flow management, and operational excellence within a dynamic financial landscape. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of finance experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of US financial regulations.

Key responsibilities include liaising with auditors, managing cash flow, and driving financial efficiency improvements. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay ranging from $81,100 to $151,800 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive finance experience.
• Proven experience in managing external audits and ensuring statutory compliance.
• Excellent knowledge of US tax and finance compliance.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with auditors and regulatory bodies to assess financial risks.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity for NA entities.
• Coordinate with local business teams for budget preparation and financial management.
• Identify process optimization opportunities and improvements.

Skills

Compliance and Risk Management

Cash Flow Management

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Accountancy / Finance

Professional Chartered Accountant membership

Job description

At Tencent Finance, we are deeply committed to fostering the professional growth of our staff through tailored finance training, mentorship programs, job rotation initiatives, and support for finance professional certifications. Recognized as an approved employer by esteemed organizations like ACCA, HKICPA, CIMA, CPA Australia, and CA, and certified accredited trainer with the Singapore Accountancy Commission, we provide comprehensive resources and guidance to ensure our employees remain at the forefront of the rapidly evolving finance landscape. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced hire, we empower you to acquire and maintain professional qualifications, enhancing your credibility and competence in the finance domain while keeping you competitive in the ever-changing industry.

What the Role Entails

Tencent Overseas Finance Center is a comprehensive financial management team that serves the globalization strategy of Tencent. It aims to build a global financial infrastructure to help businesses succeed internationally and operate in compliance. In short, the role serves as a key financial manager ensuring the compliance, strategic financial health and business efficiency of our global operations.

Position Overview:

As a key team member of Tencent North America (NA) Finance Center, you will leverage your foundational knowledge of local compliance and industry practices to drive operational excellence. We are looking for a quick learner who can adapt to the following responsibilities:

• Compliance and Risk Management: you will be liaising with auditors and external regulatory bodies and internal accounting, tax, and other functional teams to assess financial risks, create action plans to improve daily management.
• Cash Flow Management: you will be monitoring NA entities’ cash flow, working capital and liquidity. You will be a key person to strategically optimize the company’s cash flow planning.
• Finance Support and Efficiency Improvements: you will be responsible for NA entities’ budget and financial management, including:
• Coordinating with the local business team to perform budget preparation and quarterly rolling forecasts;
• Review and analyze financial performance and efficiency, and assist the business team in improving its resource allocation strategy;
• Continuously improve the quality of reports, providing sufficient analytical review and fulfilling HQ customized requirements.
• Policy and Process Improvements: you will be involved in identifying the process optimization opportunities, collecting suggestions from local offices to drive necessary process and policy localizations.

Who We Look For

Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy / Finance; Professional Chartered Accountant membership would be highly advantageous.
• 5+ years of progressive finance experience
• Proven experience in managing external audits and ensuring statutory compliance
• Excellent knowledge of US tax and finance compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with global teams.
• A proactive, hands‑on mindset suited to a dynamic environment.

Advantageous:

• Experience in the Technology/Internet industry.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional or global teams is preferred; professional proficiency in Mandarin is a plus to help facilitate communication with our international offices.

Location: State(s) US-California-Palo Alto

The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $81,100.00 to $151,800.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign‑on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis. Subject to the terms and conditions of the plans in effect, hired applicants are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan. The Employee is also eligible for up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on the employee’s tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year. Your benefits may be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level. Benefits may also be pro‑rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.