Manager, Accounting

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 117,300 - 175,900; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego, CA, seeks an accounting leader to oversee receivables and hardware incentives, partnering with global teams to design scalable operations.

You will own end-to-end close processes for the Hardware revenue group and drive improvements across invoicing, collections, and reporting, while guiding automation and analytics initiatives to inform business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related degree.
• 6+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related work experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership role in a large matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Build and deepen business acumen on Qualcomm's products, customers and pricing processes.
• Partner with pricing teams to review incentives; present quarterly reviews to leadership.
• Act as accounting SME for Hardware incentives and ASC 606 guidance.
• Own quarter-end close for the Hardware revenue team and ensure timely reporting.
• Provide governance across revenue processes including incentive claims, revenue recognition, and SOX controls.
• Oversee accounts receivable for QCT and emerging businesses; coordinate with Hyderabad team.
• Synthesize DSO trends and risk insights for executive leadership.
• Improve AR forecasting; partner with Treasury on cash flow planning.
• Drive end-to-end revenue/process transformations aligned with SOX and regulatory needs.
• Champion automation, AI, and analytics to modernize financial operations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Continuous improvement mindset

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification or equivalent

Advanced degree (Master’s/Doctorate) substitutions allowed

Tools

Tableau

Oracle

TM1

Salesforce Billing

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Finance & Accounting Group, Finance & Accounting Group > Accounting

General Summary

Excellent opportunity to join Qualcomm’s Hardware, Software, Subscription and Services Revenue Team in a leadership role, with oversight for receivables and Hardware incentives / rebates. This role serves as an accounting leader, partnering closely with global cross‑functional accounting, finance and business teams. The Manager will support end‑to‑end process design and execution across receivables and Hardware incentives to ensure scalable, compliant and efficient operations.

This role requires full‑time onsite work in San Diego, CA (5 days per week).

This role is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 6+ years of Accounting, Finance, or related work experience.
• Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and continuously deepen business acumen on Qualcomm's products, key customers and pricing processes.
• Partner directly with pricing teams to review and advise on incentive contracts and deal proposals; drive and present quarterly financial reviews to finance leadership.
• Act as the accounting subject matter expert for Hardware incentives, ensuring appropriate application of ASC 606 guidance and providing clear recommendations on complex incentive arrangements.
• Own and drive quarter‑end close processes for the Hardware revenue team, including oversight of journal entry preparation and review, risk identification, and resolution to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Provide oversight and governance across key revenue processes, including incentive claim processing, revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and SOX compliance; ensure controls are effective and scalable.
• Manage the accounts receivable function for QCT and emerging businesses, including oversight of billing, collections, credit risk management, and dispute resolution; partner closely with the Hyderabad accounting team to drive execution and accountability.
• Synthesize and present DSO trends, customer aging, and risk insights to executive leadership, ensuring proactive identification of issues and clear action plans.
• Own and enhance the accounts receivable forecasting process, driving improvements in accuracy, predictability, and transparency; partner with Treasury to support cash flow planning and capital allocation decisions.
• Drive end‑to‑end process transformation across revenue, billing, and collections by identifying gaps, standardizing processes, and implementing scalable solutions aligned with SOX and regulatory requirements.
• Champion the use of automation, AI, and advanced analytics to modernize financial operations, improve efficiency, and deliver actionable insights that support business decision‑making.

Desired Attributes

• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with global and cross‑functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong time‑management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset and comfortable learning new tools and systems.
• Experience leveraging AI, automation or advanced analytics tools to enhance accounting processes, reporting or business insights.
• End‑to‑end process orientation with demonstrated analytical thinking, project management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Supportive of an inclusive, knowledge‑sharing, team‑focused culture.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coach and develop team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related degree.
• 6+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related work experience.
• 2+ years experience working in a large matrixed organization.
• 2+ years in a leadership role.

Preferred Qualifications

• 9+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related work experience.
• Working knowledge of Tableau, Oracle, TM1 and Salesforce Billing is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• CPA certification or country equivalent with audit experience.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e‑mail disability‑[e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll‑free number. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Pay and Benefits

Pay range: $117,300.00 - $175,900.00. The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. It also offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales‑incentive plans are not eligible for the annual bonus). Additional benefits include a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.