Finance Transformation Lead - USDS

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.

Team Intro
USDS Finance team is responsible to support USDS business in areas of Financial Planning and Analysis, Finance Operations and Entity Accounting, while also partner closely with global stakeholders to ensure data compliance and system implementation.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual with a strong background in process transformation and change management.

In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.

Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with Finance and Business stakeholders to define transformation goals and objectives.
• Identify opportunities for improvement (current state assessment/gap analysis) in areas such as but not limited to monthly closing, quarterly forecasting, spend governance, fixed assets management.
• Lead and manage transformation projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are measurable, technically feasible, and cascade change of management recommendations to workflow owners.
• Collaborate closely with system product teams, engineering teams, and other stakeholders to align on system change request and timeline.
• Evaluate existing systems and propose enhancements to improve efficiency, scalability, and user experience.
• Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and guidelines.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Information Technology, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in project management, consulting, business transformation, or related roles

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree preferred
• Knowledge of industry best practices and business intelligence tools
• Deep understanding of Finance processes
• Strong analytical skills, understanding of complex issues, ability to quickly absorb information, conceptual and creative problem-solving excellence
• Excellent communication skills; ability to articulate complex problems and solutions in a simple, logical, and impactful manner

D&I Statement
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Accommodation Statement
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/ktJP6

Data Security Statement
This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $117333 - $215966 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.