Senior Finance Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a key member of the FP&A team at Accela, you will oversee the financial performance of various segments of the worldwide business. You will collaborate with other finance team members and partners across the organization to perform analyses and reporting that will enhance the decision-making process at the company.
This role will enable Accela and its budget owners to meet financial objectives by driving revenue and profitability while controlling costs. You will empower the finance leadership and the executive team with the information required to run the business effectively.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

•    Design and refine detailed financial models to forecast and analyze functional costs, understand sources of variances, and improve forecast accuracy.
•    Support monthly close processes, including in-depth variance analysis and data upload.
•    Lead corporate finance efforts on annual budget, monthly, and quarterly forecasts.
•    Prepare internal and external monthly & quarterly management reporting, analyze financial results, assess risks and opportunities, and communicate key messages to senior management.
•    Own and improve Workday Adaptive to ensure data accuracy.
•    Build and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams to synthesize and integrate updates.
•    Support executive management by providing timely ad hoc reporting on critical issues.
•    Establish relationships of trust with business partners across the company and gain a deep understanding of relevant drivers.
•    Actively seek, participate in, and drive the development and implementation of Corporate FP&A process improvements.
•    Availability during Pacific time zone working hours.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a quantitative field; MBA preferred.
•    In-depth administrative experience with Adaptive and working knowledge of NetSuite.
•    10+ years of experience in FP&A, Big 4 Accounting, or private equity.
•    Outstanding analytical skills and proven ability to simplify large amounts of data into actionable insights.
•    Software or SaaS company experience strongly preferred.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience developing and delivering presentations.
•    Advanced knowledge of Excel and proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite.
•    Experience in 3 statement financial modeling.
•    Ability to manage and deliver multiple projects simultaneously under tight timelines; flexibility to adjust to new demands; self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced unstructured environment.
•    Experience working with large datasets, automation, or business intelligence skills.
•    Use of Power BI or other data manipulation and visualization tools is a plus.
•    Unwavering ethical standards.

ABOUT ACCELA
For nearly 20 years, Accela has been an industry leader in designing and delivering government software to improve efficiency, increase citizen engagement and enable the development of thriving communities. Today, citizens are savvy to how services should be delivered, and expect a consistently convenient, openly transparent view into their local government. While government agencies struggle to do more with less, our mission has never been more critical. Accela provides a robust, cloud-based platform of government software solutions that accelerate growth, efficiency, and transparency in communities of all sizes. From planning, to building, to service request management and more, Accela’s SaaS offerings level the playing field for small and medium governments and enable smaller agencies to leverage larger city technologies. Our open and flexible technology helps agencies address specific needs today, while ensuring they are well prepared for the emerging challenges of the future.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Accela believes in developing and nurturing a workplace community where our differences are celebrated, and everyone feels a sense of psychological safety and belonging. Accela is committed to putting resources and attention towards evolving our practices, policies, and philosophies to enable diversity to thrive and to support equity in opportunity for everyone.

COMPENSATION AND WELL-BEING
The annual base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000 – $150,000. The actual annual base salary offered may be adjusted based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, location, education, skills, training, and experience. In addition to an annual base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus target. This is a discretionary bonus awarded based on company and individual goal achievement.
Accela’s U.S. team members will receive a generous benefits package consisting of options including medical, dental, and vision plans, family planning benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, health savings account with company contributions, flexible spending account, life, accident, and disability coverage, business travel insurance, employee assistance programs, and other well-being benefits.
Accela is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and will respond to requests for job accommodations.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or based on disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

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