Principal Accountant

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Position Summary

• Manage accounting activities for assigned entities, including accurate bookkeeping, T&E, period-end closing, local statutory audits, and annual filings, while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and local statutory and tax requirements.

• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, treasury reports, and other reports required by Corporate Finance or local government authorities for assigned entities.

• Drive process standardization and automation initiatives to improve accuracy and efficiency.

• Oversee all tax-related matters for assigned entities, including transfer pricing, VAT, corporate income tax, other local taxes, and inquiries from tax authorities.

• Serve as a trusted finance partner to business teams by clearly communicating finance-related matters and providing training as needed.

• Act as a technical accounting resource and participate in regional and global finance projects, including system rollouts and policy updates.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• At least seven years of accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, period-end close, and statutory reporting.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and China Accounting Standards (CAS), with a working knowledge of China tax regulations.

• Experience with SAP and Concur is preferred; advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required.

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Mandarin.

• Quick learner with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

• Professional, self-motivated, dependable, and committed to delivering high-quality work.

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