Senior Manager, Accounting Projects
Instacart
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Overview
About the Team - This role reports to the Controller in the CAO organization, who is responsible for the financial accounting functions of the organization. We’re looking for someone who wants a challenge and is willing to roll up their sleeves to help drive change.
About the Role - We are actively seeking a dynamic Senior Manager, Accounting Projects to enhance our Accounting department. This pivotal role involves collaboration with Accounting teams to develop efficient, scalable processes and system solutions tailored for optimal controllership. The ideal candidate will possess a robust understanding of comprehensive accounting processes and excel in spearheading transformation in a rapid growth setting. This position does not have direct reports but leverages teams across the department to meet project objectives successfully.
About the Job
- Lead the conversion of strategic plans into executable actions by managing the rollout of cross-functional project initiatives.
- Spearhead major transformative projects through the adoption of new systems, processes, and operational guidelines.
- Act as the go-to Financial Accounting expert, providing pivotal insights, suggesting solutions, and representing financial interests in project discussions.
- Build relationships with business partners and lead cross-functional teams to pinpoint and rank key improvement areas.
- Facilitate and conduct analysis sessions, including root cause analysis, requirements gathering, process mapping, and control documentation.
- Organize and lead brainstorming and problem-solving workshops to derive innovative solutions and address existing challenges.
- Develop and drive strategies for effective problem-solving, research, analysis, and recommendation presentation for executive review.
- Create, revise, and implement operational policies and documentation procedures in line with technical and policy guidelines.
- Devise and execute a communication strategy to support change initiatives and promote wide-scale adoption.
- Scout and advocate for new strategic opportunities, tools, AI solutions, and trends that could substantially enhance operational efficacy, accuracy, and risk management.
- Clearly communicate project goals, updates, resource needs, and business outcomes.
- Develop implementation roadmaps that align proposed processes and systems with organizational objectives.
- Support the project management team in executing large-scale transformation projects, providing functional expertise and fostering scalable solutions organization-wide.
About You
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Computer Information Systems.
- Minimum of 10 years of increasing responsibilities in operational accounting.
- At least 5 years of experience managing cross-functional projects and/or system implementations.
- Extensive knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance, and effective control setups.
- Proficient in leveraging financial systems to implement technical policies.
- Proven track record as a change leader with strong influence on leadership and project teams.
- Capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with significant analytical and interpersonal abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA certification.
- Current knowledge of industry best practices and innovations.
- Experience with Oracle Cloud, FloQast, and Workiva is a plus.
- Experience in software for internal use, software development, leases, and accounting for cost, inventory, and fixed assets.
- Prior exposure to high-growth, fast-paced startup environments.
Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location. Please review our Flex First remote work policy here.
Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role. Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants. Please read more about our benefits offerings here.
For US based candidates, the base pay ranges for a successful candidate are listed below.
