Senior Accounting Lead — US GAAP, CAS, SAP

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is seeking a senior accounting professional to manage accounting activities for assigned entities in the US with a focus on US GAAP compliance.

The role covers period-end close, statutory reporting, reconciliations, and reporting to Corporate Finance, requiring strong Excel and PowerPoint skills. You will lead tax matters, coordinate audits, and partner with business teams to communicate complex financial issues clearly, while driving process improvements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or Finance from an accredited institution.
• At least seven years in accounting with GL, close, and statutory reporting.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge and CAS familiarity with China tax rules.
• Experience with SAP and Concur; advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting activities for assigned entities and ensure compliant financial records.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, treasury reports, and required filings.
• Drive process standardization and automation to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee tax matters including transfer pricing, VAT, corporate income tax, and tax authority inquiries.
• Partner with business teams and train on finance topics as needed.
• Participate in regional/global finance projects including system rollouts and policy updates.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual English & Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Concur

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is seeking a senior accounting professional to manage accounting activities for assigned entities in the US with a focus on US GAAP compliance.

The role covers period-end close, statutory reporting, reconciliations, and reporting to Corporate Finance, requiring strong Excel and PowerPoint skills. You will lead tax matters, coordinate audits, and partner with business teams to communicate complex financial issues clearly, while driving process improvements and