Yelp is looking for a results-focused technologist to lead an awesome team of financial system developers and business system analysts. This Director of Financial Systems will enjoy the challenge of scaling Yelp’s Oracle Financial Management platform as well as building, buying and integrating other finance-related systems to meet the long-term needs of our Accounting, FP&A, and other Finance teams.
Watch: Career Advice The right candidate will be extremely proficient in both the architectural aspects of financial systems, as well as functional best practices for the Finance teams they support. A skilled mentor and leader, this person will work closely with their team as well as business partners, including the CFO, Controller, Product, and other senior leaders, to drive a portfolio of projects to successful completion.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Lead an integrated team of developers and analysts to deliver business results that scale.
Support the accounting group on day-to-day operations and month/quarter-end close.
Identify, design & drive strategic finance system enhancements and process improvement projects that serve Yelp’s global accounting, FP&A and finance operations.
Develop, design, test and manage resilient operational processes related to business requirements.
Architect Oracle Financials, as well as related financial systems, to meet the company’s growing needs.
Manage the financial integration plan, process and strategy related to M&A activity.
Partner and drive alignment with various cross functional leaders on enterprise-wide projects and initiatives.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering or related technical field, with a strong Finance background.
8+ years managing financial systems and teams.
Deep understanding of general accounting, financial concepts, processes (e.g. Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash) and best practices.
Strong technical knowledge of Oracle R12 modules including GL, PO, AP, AR, FA, CM and a good general functional understanding of Oracle EBS functionality.
Excellent functional, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and balance both technical and functional requirements.
Superior project management and portfolio management skills, facilitating stakeholder alignment.
Excellent communication skills and a great sense of humor.
Great team player with a focus on serving internal customers.
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