Sr. Manager, Finance M&A Integration & Transformation

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Role

We are looking for a Senior Manager Finance M&A Integration & Transformation Lead to join our team in a hybrid capacity in San Jose CA (in-office Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday) or remotely across the US reporting to the Director Finance Process Optimization & Transformation in the Accounting department. To support our exponential growth you will serve as a strategic lead for post-merger finance integration working closely with senior Finance leadership and the Corporate Development Team. You will bridge the gap between deal close and operational excellence ensuring that all finance functions - from tax to treasury - are harmonized and scalable.

What youll do (Role Expectations)

• Develop and execute detailed integration plans across all Finance functions(Record to Report Source to Pay Order to Cash Tax Treasury FP&A) ensuring seamless Day 1 readiness TSA support and post-close operational success
• Design and implement a robust M&A integration governance model managing reporting cadences and executive stakeholder meetings to identify integration risks/issues and drive mitigation plans through to closure
• Lead the long-term standardization and harmonization of global Finance processes and systems partnering with IT to drive technology rationalization and process synergies
• Architect the service delivery model and job responsibilities for retained staff while managing knowledge capture to preserve institutional value during transitions
• Build and manage high-impact metrics and dashboards to provide real-time visibility into integration health and the effectiveness of Finance transformation projects

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in ambiguity. Youre comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance but as the raw material to build something meaningful.
• You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
• You champion simplicity. You are skilled at distilling complex problems user needs and technical concepts into clear simple and actionable plans. You are a precise communicator who brings clarity and focus to every interaction.
• You operate with urgency. You understand that in a high-growth environment speed and quality are not mutually exclusive. You have a relentless focus on execution and a bias for action delivering high-impact results quickly to win for the customer and the team.
• You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedbackknowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.

What Were Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• 8 years of experience supporting M&A Finance Integration and Finance Process and Systems Transformation transactions
• Deep technical knowledge of end-to-end Finance processes including Record-to-Report Order-to-Cash FP&A Source to Pay Tax and Treasury within a fast-paced corporate environment
• Proficiency in enterprise finance systems and tools such as NetSuite Coupa and Salesforce
• Proven program management expertise with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to drive change and facilitate alignment across cross-functional leadership teams

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Prior experience in the technology or SaaS industry specifically supporting cloud-based service offerings
• Strong foundational knowledge of accounting budgeting and cost control principles as they relate specifically to M&A synergies
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale finance technology rationalization and system implementation projects

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