Sr Finance Manager, R&D Finance
Innovate with purpose
At BILL, we believe in empowering the businesses that drive our economy. By replacing outdated financial processes with innovative tools, we help businessesfrom startups to established brandsmake smarter decisions and gain control of their operations. And we don't stop there : we're creating the future of financial automation so businesses can spend more time on what matters.
Working here means you become part of a vision-driven team that's ready to tackle challenges and build cutting-edge solutions. We value purpose, drive, and curiosityand we thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Whether in one of our offices in San Jose, CA, Draper, UT, or working remotely, BILLders collaborate to deliver real impact for businesses that need more time in their busy weeks.
BILL builds high performing teams and we seek to hire the best talent for every role. We're committed to building a workplace that fosters inclusion and diverse perspectives, valuing each person's unique skills and experiences. We'd love to hear from youyou might be just what we're looking for, whether in this role or another.
Let's give businesses more time for what matters.
Make your impact within a rapidly growing Fintech Company
BILL is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Senior Manager of Finance to partner with our Engineering organization. This is a critical role that will serve as the primary finance business partner to our Chief Technology Officer and the entire Engineering leadership team. You will be responsible for providing financial insights, analysis, and guidance to support strategic decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and drive the overall financial health and performance of the Engineering function.
List of Responsibilities / Duties :
- Strategic Business Partnership : Act as a trusted financial advisor to the Engineering organization, providing proactive financial insights and recommendations to support product development, R&D initiatives, and technology investments.
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) : Lead the annual budgeting, long-range planning, and quarterly forecasting processes for the Engineering organization. This includes modeling and forecasting headcount, capital expenditures, and operating expenses related to engineering programs.
- Monthly Close : Assist in accounting processes related to close; work closely with R&D and Accounting to forecast and track activities for internal functions and external vendors as part of period close process.
- Performance Management : Develop and track key financial and operational metrics to measure the velocity, effectiveness and efficiency of the Engineering organization. Provide regular reporting and analysis to leadership on budget versus actuals, identifying trends and risks.
- Resource Allocation : Partner with Engineering leadership to evaluate and prioritize investments in new technologies, platforms, and talent. Provide financial analysis to support build vs. buy decisions and other strategic initiatives.
- Decision Support : Prepare financial models and business cases to evaluate new projects and initiatives.
- Process Improvement : Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the Engineering finance function.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner closely with other finance teams (e.g., Corporate FP&A, Accounting) and cross-functional teams (e.g., HR, IT) to ensure alignment and consistency in financial reporting and processes.
- Team Leadership : Manage 1 direct report and foster their development and growth.
We'd love to chat if you have :
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; an MBA is a plus.10+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a financial business partner role supporting a technology or engineering organization.Demonstrated ability to influence and partner effectively with senior leaders. Proven success in stakeholder management; ability to serve as trusted advisor and gain a seat at the table with the Engineering leadership team.Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, SaaS business models, and key financial metrics for technology companies.Experience providing support in the scaling of the data center infrastructure along with experience with AWS is preferredAdvanced financial modeling and analytical skills.Experience with financial planning software (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive Planning) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-finance leaders.Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Visa Sponsorship : Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
What's in it for you?
Redefining how businesses automate their work is a fast-paced, exciting, and fun environment. But we also have benefits and perks to ensure the magic isn't only experienced by our customers, but by our employees as well.
Here is a preview of some of the amazing benefits here at BILL :
100% paid employee health, dental, and vision plans (choose HMO, PPO, or HDHP)HSA & FSA accountsLife Insurance, Long & Short-term disability coverageEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)11+ Observed holidays and wellness days and flexible time offEmployee Stock Purchase Program with employee discountsWellness & Fitness initiativesEmployee recognition and referral programsAnd much moreBILL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe our best ideas come from the unique stories, perspectives, and experiences of our team members. We welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to bring their authentic selves and contribute to our culture.
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