Sr. Manager, Commercial Finance

Full-time - Senior

San Diego, CA

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

PAR Technology has an exciting opportunity! The Sr. Manager, Operator Cloud plays a crucial role in supporting intelligent, financially sound decision making for our Operator Cloud organization. Our Operator Cloud consists of Point of Sale, Back Office, and Payments. This person will have demonstrated strong financial analytical skills, Business Acumen (Enterprise Technology and Multi-Product technology company), understanding of accounting, the ability to think strategically, and communicate data and ideas succinctly to cross departmental leadership. This person will be a quick thinker and doer and have experience in directing other people's work, both directly and indirectly. This role is an important role for PAR to help Operator Cloud leader make decisions to maximize business and financial outcomes. This person will do deep dive analyses, report weekly metrics, and analyze trends and comparisons to industry competitors. This person must take the initiative and roll-up their sleeves to work themselves as well as lead a team of three finance professionals. This position requires 50+ hours a week commitment and a willingness to be flexible with priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own complete support of Operator Cloud Business Unit and partner with the Operator Cloud General Manager to drive key initiatives.
• Quickly dive in to understand the business and provide additional insights and highlight areas for improvement to executive management.
• Understand industry trends and benchmarks.
• Support and strategically manage headcount and vendor expenses to focus on delivering customer outcomes and boost revenue growth efficiently.
• Involved in key parts of monthly accounting close process, responsible for reviewing key journal entries and reconciliations/controls.
• Drive continual improvement in reporting and business processes.
• Coordinate Monthly and Quarterly Business updates presented to PAR senior management.
• Annual Budgeting Process and monthly updates on forecasts using Planful.
• Produce a monthly managerial finance reporting package, including Budget vs. Actuals, P&L, KPIs, and Department Statements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business (MBA preferred).
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience with emphasis in accounting and/or financial planning & analysis supporting SaaS or fast-growing technology companies.
• Experience in managing people.
• Strong knowledge in payments, point of sale, or proven track record learning similar business in short order.
• Strong finance skills, analytical problem-solving ability, and solid business acumen.
• Understanding of SaaS Metrics (CAC:LTV, CARR, Rule of 40 etc.) and using to inform business decisions.
• Independent thinking and the ability to use data and business acumen to drive decisions.
• Passion for using data to drive better decision making and connecting operational metrics with financial results.
• Strong partnership and influence skills to work collaboratively across functions and organization.
• Great presentation and communication skills to present succinctly and clearly to leadership.
• Demonstrated understanding of the nuances of FP&A in rapidly changing environment, including monthly and quarterly updates, and rolling forecasts.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO (Exempt Employees)
• Healthcare Benefits
• Fitness/ Wellness Reimbursement ($300/year)
• Internet Stipend (Remote employees)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• 401k Match