Finance Transformation Manager

Full Time
San Francisco, CA, USA
3 months ago

About Pinterest:  

Millions of people across the world come to Pinterest to find new ideas every day. It’s where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. Our mission is to help those people find their inspiration and create a life they love. In your role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds this mission and pushes Pinterest forward. You’ll grow as a person and leader in your field, all the while helping Pinners make their lives better in the positive corner of the internet.

Creating a life you love also means finding a career that celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences that you bring. As you read through the expectations of the position, consider how your skills and experiences may complement the responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to think through your relevant and transferable skills from prior experiences.

Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex, a term that’s uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our PinFlex landing page to learn more. 

The Revenue Controllership Transformation team is seeking a Finance Transformation Manager to support cross functional initiatives that impact systems and processes in the Order To Cash space. The candidate will have fluency across three disciplines – Finance and Accounting Operations, Project Management and Technology (Oracle, Ads and CRM a plus).

This role will be responsible for planning, leading and executing high visibility, cross-functional Initiatives. We are seeking a detail oriented, motivated, self starter that is comfortable in a fast paced environment and works well  with stakeholders of all levels. The ability to digest information, think critically, plan and execute in a collaborative environment will be key to this role’s success. 

 

What you’ll do:

  • Intake new project requests, working with stakeholdersto understand, define and align the request.
  • Document comprehensive requirements and project plan details. You will ensure concise, accurate and holistic documentation is the standard for each initiative.
  • Lead multiple Initiativesof varying size and complexity which impact the Revenue Controllership.You will manage all phases of an initiative and will understand the details, identify risks while keeping stakeholders informed, engaged and accountable.
  • Analyze: You will seek to learn the inner workings of systems and operations impacted by your initiative. You will strive to become a subject matter expert as you progress through the initiative.
  • Establish strong relationships within Finance, IT, Engineering and key business partners. 
  • Communicate Ensure comprehensive and timely communication of project details to relevant stakeholders.
  • Plan, drive and participate in User Acceptance Testing. Strategize UAT, prepare testing document and coordinate stakeholders to complete testing on time.
  • Conduct various pre and post launch activities including but not limited to assisting in roadmap planning, monitoring system health, leading training, retrospectives and documentation refreshes.

 

What we’re looking for:

  • 6+ years of relevant work experience. Big 4 or consulting experience a plus.
  • 2+ years delivering large finance systems projects.
  • Experience with large scale ERP/CRM, billing and accounting systems.
  • Business partnering and communication skills including the ability to build senior level relationships and act as a trusted advisor amongst Sales, Product, Engineering and Finance leadership.
  • Knowledge of project management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycle.
  • Knowledge of Order To Cash accounting
  • Passion to work with complexity in a rapidly changing environment
  • Passion for excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Knowledge seeker, wants to understand the details.
  • Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and excellent work ethic.
  • Organization - Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems or equivalent practical experience.
  • PMP/CPA/CA or similar professional accreditation is a plus.

 

Relocation Statement:

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

 

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only$95,200—$196,000 USD

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require an accommodation during the job application process, please notify accessibility@pinterest.com for support.