Senior Finance Transformation Manager

Fivetran • Oakland, CA

91d • $171,072 - $213,840 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Finance Transformation Manager to lead strategic initiatives that modernize and scale our Finance & Accounting organization. While the initial focus will be on Quote-to-Cash (QTC) transformation, this role extends well beyond revenue operations into a broader Finance Transformation mandate. You will drive optimization across core finance processes (Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report, Hire-to-Retire), serve as the liaison between Finance and Business Systems, establish a PMO function within the CFO organization, and lead high-impact strategic projects such as post-merger integration, AI strategy for Finance, and end-to-end management reporting frameworks. This is a highly visible role requiring strong project leadership, deep finance and accounting process knowledge, and the ability to influence across multiple teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This is a full-time, hybrid position based out of our Oakland, CA office. Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, including two days in the office each week to connect and build as a team.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive Finance, Accounting, or Consulting experience, with significant Finance Transformation and QTC experience.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects that span Finance, IT, and Operations.
• Strong understanding of core finance processes (QTC, P2P, R2R, H2R) and related systems (ERP, CRM, CPQ, billing platforms).
• Proven experience managing complex projects, building PMO structures, and delivering results in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills with senior leadership.
• Analytical mindset with ability to translate ambiguity into structured plans.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, MBA, or PMP certification.
• Hands-on experience with ERP, CPQ, or revenue automation tools.
• Prior experience in a high-growth, SaaS, or pre-IPO environment.
• Exposure to AI-enabled finance tools and advanced analytics.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance, and effective control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end finance transformation initiatives across Quote-to-Cash (QTC), Procure to Pay (P2P), Record-to-Report, and Hire-to-Retire (H2R), aligning process improvements with business strategy and scalability needs.
• Define, design, and implement target-state processes that drive automation, compliance, and efficiency across the Finance and Accounting functions.
• Partner with leadership to shape the finance transformation roadmap, ensuring readiness for growth, scale, and potential IPO.
• Serve as the primary interface between Finance/Accounting stakeholders and the Business Systems/IT team.
• Translate finance requirements into technical specifications, ensuring alignment across ERP, CRM, CPQ, billing, and reporting platforms.
• Prioritize projects in partnership with Finance leadership and Business Systems to ensure high-impact delivery.
• Establish and run a CFO PMO function, ensuring strong governance, milestone tracking, and benefits realization across transformation programs.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, including finance post-merger integration workstreams, ERP/automation implementations, and controls optimization.
• Build project intake, metrics, and reporting frameworks to monitor progress and measure impact.
• Drive innovation in Finance by evaluating and implementing new technologies, including AI-enabled tools for forecasting, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Lead the design of an end-to-end management reporting framework that provides actionable insights for decision-making.
• Partner with FP&A, Accounting, and other teams to strengthen data analytics capabilities and elevate reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Develop and execute change management strategies to promote adoption of new processes and systems.
• Lead UAT, training, and launch communications, ensuring smooth transition and user buy-in.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Finance leadership by surfacing risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs early.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance*
• Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
• RSU stock grants*
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Publishing Industries