Accounting Process and AI Technology Expert
About The Position
This is an individual contributor position, based remotely in North America or Europe. Gartner is looking for an Analyst to provide research and advisory to global clients in the US, EMEA and beyond. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience leveraging technology to transform financial reporting systems across record to report processes. They will have a deep understanding of the challenges facing Controllers when it comes to transforming the AP, AR and financial close process and a keen sense of business, AI and automation challenges facing CFOs and Corporate Controllers. Analysts create must-have insights for our clients through published research and client interaction. You will meet with clients everyday: in a videoconference or from the stage at a Gartner event. In every client interaction and every insight, you produce, you will help clients solve difficult challenges that lead to better performance.
Requirements
- 10+ years of relevant field or industry experience.
- 8+ years of experience in leading accounting teams supporting the record to report processes in large multinational organisations with demonstrated experience transforming the financial close/accounting processes.
- Strong knowledge in working with various accounting automation vendors and technologies associated with financial accounting processes, including ERPs.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
- Ability to conduct occasion travel up to 25%, regionally and globally.
Nice To Haves
- CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Prior experience with speaking engagements is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert for transforming controllership processes; accounts payable, accounts receivable and the financial close processes.
- Guide clients in how to transform these processes using AI and automation techniques to not only drive processing efficiency but drive strategic outcomes for the office of the CFO.
- Work with a collaborative team of highly experienced analysts to build authoritative research and advice that directly addresses the priorities and challenges of senior finance leaders.
- Focus on helping clients understand the impact of AI and automation technology on the controllership function and selecting the best fit vendors for their organization based on their specific use cases and needs.
- Deliver high quality advice through face-to-face and video-based presentation and discussion with clients.
- Remain ahead of the curve on development and issues across accounting technologies and processes as well as applicable adjacent areas such as finance technology and transformation strategy.
Benefits
- World-class benefits
- Highly competitive compensation
- Disproportionate rewards for top performers
- Hybrid work environment
- Flexibility and support to thrive
- Working virtually when it's productive
- Getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring
- Generous PTO
- 401k match up to $7,200 per year
- Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
