A Moving Experience.

Do you have a passion for pushing the boundaries of innovation?  Are you excited about AI’s potential to improve the human experience? Then come join the ride

 
Who is Cerence? 
Cerence is the global leader in AI for transportation, specialized in building AI and voice-powered companions for cars, two-wheelers, and more that enable people to focus on what matters most. With over 500 million cars shipped with Cerence technology, we partner with leading automakers (such as Volkswagen, Mercedes, Audi, Toyota and many more), mobility providers, and technology companies to power intuitive, integrated experiences that create safer, more connected, and more enjoyable journeys for drivers and passengers alike. 

Our Driving Force 
Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI innovation, working around the globe with headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts, USA and 16 other offices across Europe, Asia, and North America. We bring together diverse backgrounds and varied skill sets with the shared goal of advancing the next generation of transportation user experiences. Our culture is customer-centric, collaborative, fast-paced and fun, with continuous opportunities for learning and development to support your career growth. 

Interested in Finance Management? We’re looking for an exceptional Accounting Manager in Great China who is ready to drive the future of mobility with us! 

Your Impact

 Cerence is looking for an experienced, hands-on, and solution-oriented accounting manager to be responsible for the Greater China entities (including Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong) . The Accounting Manager will manage a set of accounting activities to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate policies and external audits, tasks around the monthly and quarterly closing process, and ensuring the timely and accurate completion of account analysis, account reconciliations, and various reporting requirements. He/she should have strong communication and management skills and be highly organized and experienced at solving accounting related issues.

Your tasks

• Managing and supervising the daily operations of the Greater China finance department and accounting services.
• Managing the monthly financial close process, account reconciliation process and (variance) analysis reports.
• Statutory reporting in line with local Chinese GAAP
• Communicating and coordinating with internal teams to deliver results.
• Cooperate with external auditors to ensure successful financial and tax audits and to ensure compliance.
• Improving systems and procedures for financial reporting and controls.
• Coordination with Corporate Finance & Accounting team.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or above in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience with accounting, Finance, or related areas.
• 3+ years of experience as an accounting manager or team leader.
• Very good English written and verbal skills.
• Excellent and respectful interpersonal communication skills (Team player)
• Excellent leadership skills with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Be able to work efficiently under time pressure.
• Good skills in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint as well as Accounting ERP systems (preferably Workday/Blackline).
• Financial analytics experience.
• Understanding of local Accounting Standards/GAAP and/or US GAAP.
• Experience in audit and/or SOX controls is preferred.

What we offer

We offer a generous compensation and benefits package (in addition to the base salary), including:

• Annual bonus opportunity
• Insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Company contribution to the RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
• Equity awards for certain positions and levels
• Remote and/or hybrid work available depending on the position

All compensation and benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying plans or programs, as applicable, and may be amended, terminated, or replaced from time to time.

Cerence Inc. (Nasdaq: CRNC and www.cerence.com) is the global industry leader in creating unique, moving experiences for the automotive world. Spun out from Nuance in October 2019, Cerence is a new, independent company that has quickly gained traction as a leader in the automotive voice assistant space, working with all of the world’s leading automakers – from Ford and Fiat Chrysler to Daimler, Audi and BMW to Geely and SAIC – to transform how a car feels, responds and learns. Its track record is built on more than 20 years of industry experience and leadership and more than 500 million cars on the road today across more than 70 languages.  

As Cerence looks to the future and continues an ambitious growth agenda, we need someone to join the team and help build the future of voice and AI in cars. This is an exciting opportunity to join Cerence’s passionate, dedicated, global team and be a part of meaningful innovation in a rapidly growing industry. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Cerence is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, genetic information and other protected classifications. Cerence Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

All prospective and current Employees need to remain vigilant when it comes to executing security policies in the workplace. This includes:

- Following workplace security protocols and training programs to familiarize with the ways to maintain a safe workplace.
- Following security procedures to report any suspicious activity.
- Having respect for corporate security procedures to allow those procedures to be effective.
- Adhering to company's compliance and regulations.
- Encouraging to follow a zero tolerance for workplace violence.

- Basic knowledge of information security and data privacy requirements (e.g., how to protect data & how to be handling this data).

- Demonstrative knowledge of information security through internal training programs.