Tiffany & Co. Finance Manager (China)

About Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany & Co. is an iconic luxury jeweller known for high-jewellery, craftsmanship and world-class retail experiences. As part of the LVMH group, the maison operates within a global luxury network, balancing heritage-led creativity with rigorous corporate and financial governance.

Role & Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records and financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and relevant local accounting standards.
• Lead month-end close and ensure timely, accurate reporting to US corporate headquarters.
• Ensure local regulatory compliance across financial, foreign exchange, tax, customs and other statutory matters affecting operations in China.
• Oversee preparation and timely submission of corporate income tax, VAT, CIT, withholding tax and transfer pricing documentation for the China region; manage tax audits and disputes with authorities.
• Lead treasury activities including short- and long-term cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and coordination with LVMH treasury on cash pooling arrangements.
• Optimize bank account structures, intercompany funding and cash pooling to reduce idle cash and minimize borrowing costs.
• Monitor working capital cycles (AR/AP/Inventory), review credit control procedures and drive improvements to cash conversion efficiency.
• Implement or enhance tax automation tools and standardize tax processes across branches to reduce manual effort and audit risk.
• Recruit, develop and retain finance talent; implement succession planning, allocate resources and ensure adequate backup coverage.
• Provide leadership, coaching and training to finance staff, promoting a collaborative and high-performance culture under tight deadlines and complex conditions.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive management experience in accounting and finance, with responsibility for reporting, tax and treasury.
• Proven track record in accounting, tax and treasury operations; prior experience at a Big Four firm or within a multinational luxury group preferred.
• Demonstrable experience with US GAAP financial reporting and month-end close processes.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays as business demands require.
• Strong leadership, integrity and people-management skills with the ability to inspire trust and maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and enterprise accounting systems; experience with JDE advantageous.

Skills

Experience

8–10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience with managerial responsibilities; experience in accounting, tax and treasury within a multinational or Big Four background is preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA or equivalent is preferred.

Workplace

Culture

Tiffany & Co. blends a client-centred retail ethos with exacting operational and financial standards expected of an LVMH maison. The environment rewards precision, collaboration and respect for heritage while fostering professional development within a global luxury organisation.

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