Financial Systems Manager

About Zipline

Do you want to change the world Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. We aim to solve the worlds most urgent and complex access challenges by building manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally wherever they are. From powering Rwandas national blood delivery network and Ghanas COVID-19 vaccine distribution to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes we are transforming how things move for businesses governments and consumers.

The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need when you need it. Through our technology which includes robotics and autonomy we are decarbonizing delivery decreasing road congestion and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain.

This role will be based out of our South San Francisco HQ with the flexibility to work from home 1-2 times a week after successful onboarding.

About The Role

We are excited about bringing in an experienced and motivated Financial Systems Manager to join our fast-paced global Accounting and Finance team! This position is responsible for owning and project managing all aspects of financial systems including all the integrations between internally built systems and external systems (NetSuite Coupa Expensify Navan and more). This role is crucial in driving business process transformation initiatives for existing business lines across the Finance organizations.

What Youll Do

• In close coordination with the accounting strategic finance tax and application teams own financial systems integrations with 3rd party providers and internally built systems. Third party systems include data from banks customers corporate card programs procure to pay systems tax engines payroll providers and travel partners.
• Drive business process improvement process automation and system enhancement initiatives for financial systems.
• Oversee integration efforts with customers and vendors to ensure timely and accurate data for internal and external financial reporting billing and payments.
• Document and train financial team members and cross-functional departments as the company rolls out new financial systems and processes.
• In partnership with accounting and strategic finance teams assist with continued building of financial reports for internal and external reporting.
• Implement processes to reduce manual calculations and procedures relating to capitalization of inventory and fixed assets.
• Monitor ongoing financial system integrations and troubleshoot and fix issues as they arise.
• Research prepare and present recommendations on financial system changes and roadmaps including how AI can potentially be used to further automate and scale financial systems.
• Manage and contribute to user acceptance testing of new system integrations new releases of modules upgrades and any other changes that impact financial systems.
• Monitor project success through data insights analyzing key performance indicators and making necessary adjustments.

What Youll Bring

• You have 8 years of experience in progressive financial systems and program management experience. You are willing and able to roll your sleeves up as well as provide strategic direction on financial operational matters.
• You have substantial systems experience with a proven track record in implementing and improving systems at companies with significant growth.
• You have significant experience working in operationally complex businesses preferably with international experience.
• You are excited about working for a transformative company.
• You are comfortable working in highly global and cross-functional environments able to navigate seamlessly between different functions cultures and perspectives.
• You can communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to build strong relationships with Zipline teams.
• You like to get into the weeds and understand how businesses operate.
• You are capable of working with imperfect information and driving to effective decision making in a fast-paced environment.
• You have some knowledge of financial statements accounting and financial analysis.
• Ability to periodically travel internationally.

What Else You Need to Know:

The starting cash range for this role is $145000-$165000. Please note that this is a target starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors including a specific candidates experience qualifications skills working location and projected impact. The total compensation package for this role may also include: equity compensation; overtime pay; discretionary annual or performance bonuses; sales incentives; benefits such as medical dental and vision insurance; paid time off; and more.

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color ancestry national origin religion or religious creed mental or physical disability medical condition genetic information sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age marital status military or veteran status citizenship or other characteristics protected by state federal or local law or our other policies.

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like this positions sound but are unsure if you are the perfect fit please apply!